Meet CDU faculty

Rev. Bevil Bramwell, OMI, PhD

Father Bevil Bramwell is the Undergraduate Dean, resident theologian, and instructor for Catholic Distance University. He has been a professor and spiritual director in high schools, research schools, seminaries, and universities. He received his U.Ed. and B.Sc. from the University of Natal in South Africa; an S.T.B. from the Gregorian University in Rome; an S.T.L. from the Weston Jesuit School of Theology; and his Ph.D. from Boston College. Father speaks English, French, Italian, and Afrikaans fluently, while being able to read and speak less fluently German, Spanish, Dutch, Latin, and Greek. Father learned first hand the benefits and challenges of distance education and was the Director of Communications in the Diocese FAAA in Tahiti.

Many groups including his own community, the Oblates of Mary Immaculate, as well as the National Catholic Education Association have invited his presentations and lectures. His publications include an undergraduate textbook on the theology of the sacraments, book reviews, and numerous articles for technical spiritual journals as well as the pastoral periodicals: Priest; and, Homiletic and Pastoral Review. Currently, Father is preparing a graduate textbook on the theology of the laity of Hans Urs von Balthasar.

CDU Courses
102-0451, 202-0451, 302-0451: Jesus of Nazareth: Pope Benedict Contemplates the Face of Christ
102-0483, 202-0483, 302-0483: Scriptural Themes for Advent
102-0484, 202-0484, 302-0484: Liturgical Readings for Lent
102-0601, 202-0601, 302-0601: Deus Caritas Est: Pope Benedict's Encyclical on Christian Love
102-0704, 202-0704, 302-0704: Classics in Prayer and the Spiritual Life
102-0706, 202-0706, 302-0706: In Hope We Are Saved: Reflecting on Pope Benedict's Encyclical and His Thought
103-1003, 203-1003: Vatican II's Teaching on the Church
103-0207, 203-0207: The Sacraments of Communion: matrimony and Holy Orders
103-2801, 203-2801: The biography and Work of Pope Benedict XVI
106-0603: The Four Constitutions of Vatican II
206-2102: John Paul II: Theology of the Body
206-0106: Introduction to Christianity

Education
UEd and BSC, University of Natal, South Africa
STB, Gregorian University,Rome
STL, Weston Jesuit School of Theology,

Activity in research, publishing, and professional associations
Theology of the Sacraments
Critical analysis of the Theology of the Laity in the writings of Hans urs Von Balthasar
Numerous book reviews and articles for technical spiritual journals and pastoral periodicals
Radio programs for CDU Presents....