Peter Folan, S.J. is a Jesuit priest and an assistant professor in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies.

Folan focuses his research primarily on ecumenical theology, where he pays special attention to the ways that the Bible and its interpretation function in ecumenical dialogues. He has also written and lectured on issues pertaining to ecclesiology, sacramental theology, and Catholic higher education.

He holds a doctorate in systematic theology, has spent years studying biblical languages, and has ministered at Jesuit parishes in Boston and Washington, D.C. This variety of experiences places him at the intersection of the best of scriptural exegesis and the most pressing theological issues confronting church communities today. It is at this juncture – where the biblical word meets the lived reality of the church – that Folan situates his theological research and teaching.