Christopher Krall, SJ

Assistant Professor

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Contact

ChristopherKrall@creighton.edu
Jesuit Community
Theology
DHHC - Dowling Hall/Humanities Center - 139

Christopher Krall, SJ

Assistant Professor

Christopher Krall, SJ is a priest of the Society of Jesus and an assistant professor of theology and neuroscience.  He has a Ph.D. in the interdisciplinary research of systematic theology and neuroscience from Marquette University (’22).  He also has previous degrees from Boston College (BA, BS (’05), MDiv, ThM, STL (’15)), University of Toronto (MA (’10)), and Oxford University (MSt (’17)).  The title of his dissertation is “The Human Person Fully Alive: The Transformation of the Body, Brain, Mind, and Soul of Humanity in the Encounter with the Divinity.”  He enjoys running marathons, doing triathlons, hiking big mountains, playing most sports, and baking sourdough bread.

Research Focus

The neuroscience of Christian contemplative prayer practices and their effects on conversion in the midst of suffering and human flourishing

Department

Theology

Position

Assistant Professor

Books

  • Engel Max, etal Catholic Identity in Catholic Schools 2024

Publications

  • Journal of Moral Theology
    Krall C., The Healing Power of the Body of Christ: An Ecclesial and Neurological Argument for Social Connection Despite Social Distancing
    11 2022

Grants

  • The Theology and Neuroscience of Suffering: Implications, Complexities, and Conversions/Sponsor: CURAS Magis Investigatio Research Award/MIRA

  • Integration Through Education: Pedagogical Innovation in Science and Religion/Sponsor: Dr. George F. Haddix President's Faculty Research Grant