Elizabeth Smith (STH ’09)
Elizabeth Smith (STH ’09) is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in systematic theology from the Catholic University of America working on a dissertation on the function of ecclesiology in ecumenical dialogues, specifically highlighting the function of ecclesiology in dialogues between Anglicans and Lutherans over the last couple of decades that ultimately led to their entering full communion with one another, and using the theology of Yves Congar to evaluate their approaches from a Catholic perspective. Recently, she moved back to Boston to serve as assistant professor at Regis College. This is an interdisciplinary position that serves her dual interests in theology and music.
Smith is also directing two college choirs, the Regis College Glee Club and the select group, the Regis College Chamber Singers and preparing for two upcoming European concert tours. She also has a private violin studio, teaching violin to twelve students this year. Additionally, Smith is the director of the Children’s Choir and Adult Choir at Our Lady Comforter of the Afflicted Catholic Church in Waltham. Smith has also traveled a lot recently for various reasons (presenting papers, performing in concert tours, or vacationing) to locations such as: Poland, Germany, Ireland, Scotland, Spain, Australia, New Zealand, and Fiji.