Teaching Assistant Professor
Theology
Andrew Blosser (Ph.D., Loyola University Chicago) was formerly a minister for the homeless in Chicago. His current research focuses on the intersection of ecology and religion in the thought of Thorstein Veblen as well as applications of Veblenian theory to current ethical issues, especially degrowth theory. He is the author of The Ethics of Doing Nothing: Rest, Rituals, and the Modern World (Orbis, 2023) and is currently working on a book on the relationship between theology and conspicuous consumption.
Publications
Recent Publications
- "The Concept of Sacramental Goods: Addressing Veblen's Critique of Liturgy." Studia Liturgica 54, no. 2 (September, 2024): 207-220.
- "Does Idolatry Harm Your Neighbor? A Veblenian Approach to the Ethics of the Prophets." Studies in Christian Ethics 37, no. 2 (May, 2024): 205-227.
Additional Information
Office Hours - Fall 2025
- MTuW 1:00-3:00
- And by appointment
