Research Interests: Liturgical Theology, Ritual Studies, Qualitative Methods in Theology, Jesuit Studies, Eco-theology, Coloniality/Decolonization
Erik Sorensen, SJ
Erik Sorensen, SJ is a doctoral student whose research utilizes qualitative methodology to explore the lived connections between liturgy and Indigenous-Settler reconciliation in the Catholic Church in Canada. Active collaboration with Indigenous communities grounds Erik’s research and inspires his commitment to the long journey of decolonization. Erik is a member of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and a Catholic priest. He holds a MA in Theology from KU Leuven (2023), a MDiv (2022) and a MTS (2018) from Regis College/University of Toronto and a BEng from Carleton University Ottawa (2012).
Research Interests: Liturgy, coloniality, land and place, Anglican Church of Canada.
Joshua Zentner-Barrett
Josh’s research examines liturgical (de)formation in Canada and the impact of coloniality on the Anglican Church of Canada. Josh is a Louisville Institute Doctoral Fellow and holds a Doctoral Fellowship from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. He received an M.A. in Theology from ÎçÒ¹av (2022), an M.S.Mus from Southern Methodist University (2017), and a B.Mus from Wilfrid Laurier University (2015).
Nnaemeka Ali, OMI
Nnaemeka is a Nigerian Missionary Oblate of Mary Immaculate with over eight years of experience among the Innu First Nation in Quebec, Canada. Currently pursuing his doctoral studies at ÎçÒ¹av, Ottawa, Nnaemeka’s research delves into postcolonial identity, Indigenous spirituality, and decolonial theology. His work emphasizes decolonizing missionary pedagogy through Indigenous narratives and storytelling to foster a more authentic Indigenous mission.
Nnaemeka holds an M.A. in Theology from ÎçÒ¹av (2024), a B.A. in Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome (2013), and a B.A. in Philosophy from Lateran University, Rome (1999).