James T. Bretzke, S.J.

James T. Bretzke, SJ is an American Jesuit priest and theologian specializing in Catholic moral theology, intercultural ethics, bioethics, and the dialogue between Christian moral tradition and diverse cultural contexts. He earned his Doctorate in Sacred Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, where he also taught. His academic appointments have included Sogang University in Seoul, the Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley, the University of San Francisco, Boston College, and Marquette University. He has also served as a visiting professor of moral theology at the Loyola School of Theology. His publications include A Morally Complex World: Engaging Contemporary Moral Theology, Consecrated Phrases: A Latin Theological Dictionary, and A Handbook of Roman Catholic Moral Terms.