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Mervyn Duffy (Christchurch,1959) is a New Zealand theologian, educator, writer and member of the Society of Mary. He has contributed to theological education and has served in various academic and pastoral roles throughout his career in New Zealand.[1][2]

Education

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Duffy began his academic journey with a Bachelor of Science (Honors) from Victoria University in Wellington.[1] He then pursued theological studies, obtaining a Bachelor of Sacred Theology (STB) at Mt St Mary’s Seminary in Hawkes Bay. Furthering his education in Rome, he earned both a Licentiate in Sacred Theology (STL) and a Doctorate in Sacred Theology (STD) from the Pontifical Gregorian University, where his research focused on theological themes, including language, ritual, and sacraments.[1][3]

Career

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Duffy was ordained in 1985 and initially taught mathematics, computing, and religious education at secondary schools in New Zealand.[1] Dr. Duffy later transitioned to higher education, teaching systematic theology. He serves as a lecturer at Te Kupenga—Catholic Theological College and has been Acting Principal at Good Shepherd College.[1][4][5] His research focuses on theology, art, and ecclesiology, and he has published extensively on these topics.[3][6][7]

Awards

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2012 - ACPA Awards for the best article on catechesis. The article title is ‘That Clumsy Word in the creed’.[8]

2016 - John Dunmore Medal for his contributions to enhancing knowledge and understanding of the role of French people and culture in the scientific, economic, historical, and cultural development of the Pacific region.[9]

Selected works

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Duffy's pubblications include:[1]

  • Duffy M and Greiler A, Verguet's Sketchbook: A Marist Missionary Artist in 1840s Oceania, Hindmarsh, SA: ATFPress, 2014.[10]
  • Duffy M, How Language, Ritual and Sacraments Work: According to John Austin, Jürgen Habermas and Louis-Marie Chauvet, Rome, 2005.[11]
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ORCiD

Scopus

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f "Rev Dr Mervyn Duffy SM - Te Kupenga". 2020-07-05. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  2. ^ "Merv Duffy | Good Shepherd Theological College". Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  3. ^ a b "Merv Duffy | Good Shepherd Theological College". Retrieved 2024-10-20.
  4. ^ "Dean appointed for Catholic Theological College | Archdiocese of Wellington". 2021-03-10. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
  5. ^ Duffy, Mervyn (July 2018). "The Perils of Published Missionary Letters". International Bulletin of Mission Research. 42 (3): 251–261. doi:10.1177/2396939317750541. ISSN 2396-9393.
  6. ^ "Several ACPA awards go to New Zealand publications". New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
  7. ^ Duffy, M. "The first publication of the New Zealand Catholic mission". The Australasian Catholic Record.
  8. ^ "Several ACPA awards go to New Zealand publications". New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference. Retrieved 2024-10-20.
  9. ^ Royal Society Te Apārangi. "The John Dunmore Medal" (PDF).
  10. ^ "Verguet's Sketchbook: A Marist Missionary Artist in 1840s Oceania (PAPERBACK) - ATF Press". 2016-04-01. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
  11. ^ Duffy, Mervyn (2005). How Language, Ritual and Sacraments Work: According to John Austin, Jürgen Habermas and Louis-Marie Chauvet. Pontificia università gregoriana. ISBN 978-88-7839-038-6.
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