Assistant Professor, Systematic and
Historical Theology
Dasilva Academic Center, 3rd Floor
Staten Island, NY 10301
(718) 390-4059
cirellia@stjohns.edu
Educational Background
Ph.D., 2007, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC,
Systematic and Historical Theology
M.A., 1996, Yale University, New Haven, CT, Historical
Theology
B.A., 1993, Trinity College, Hartford, CT, History, Classical
Studies
Areas of Specialization
The theology of Hans Urs von Balthasar; 20th century Roman
Catholic thought; Theological Anthropology; Patristics;
Philosophical Theology
Latest Research
Dr. Cirelli has recently published several articles that treat the
influence of platonic-patristic form on contemporary issues in
theological anthropology. His current research is on the
relationship between form and personhood in patristic
theology. He is also writing a manuscript on
Roman Catholic theologian Hans Urs von Balthasar.
While at Catholic University, Dr. Cirelli was the recipient of a
Wabash Center Teaching Fellowship and a Hubbard Fellowship.