The Author: John M. Shields is Associate Professor of Education and Religious Studies at Calumet College of St. Joseph in Whiting, Indiana, and Lecturer in Theology at Loyola University Chicago. Shields received a Ph.D. in constructive theology and a Ph.D. in educational administration and supervision from Loyola University Chicago as well as an M.A. in theology from the University of Notre Dame. Prior to his tenure at Calumet College of St. Joseph, Shields served the educational community as teacher and administrator in the Catholic schools of Chicago and Northwest Indiana. He served the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gary, Indiana as its Superintendent of Schools for seven years.

The Author: John M. Shields is Associate Professor of Education and Religious Studies at Calumet College of St. Joseph in Whiting, Indiana, and Lecturer in Theology at Loyola University Chicago. Shields received a Ph.D. in constructive theology and a Ph.D. in educational administration and supervision from Loyola University Chicago as well as an M.A. in theology from the University of Notre Dame. Prior to his tenure at Calumet College of St. Joseph, Shields served the educational community as teacher and administrator in the Catholic schools of Chicago and Northwest Indiana. He served the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gary, Indiana as its Superintendent of Schools for seven years.

The Author: John M. Shields is Associate Professor of Education and Religious Studies at Calumet College of St. Joseph in Whiting, Indiana, and Lecturer in Theology at Loyola University Chicago. Shields received a Ph.D. in constructive theology and a Ph.D. in educational administration and supervision from Loyola University Chicago as well as an M.A. in theology from the University of Notre Dame. Prior to his tenure at Calumet College of St. Joseph, Shields served the educational community as teacher and administrator in the Catholic schools of Chicago and Northwest Indiana. He served the Roman Catholic Diocese of Gary, Indiana as its Superintendent of Schools for seven years.