The Catholic University of America School of Theology and Religious Studies Presents The 2019 Johannes Quasten Award

Established in 1985 as the only academic award given by The Catholic University of America's School of Theology and Religious Studies, the Quasten Medal is named after Rev. Johannes Quasten, a professor of religious studies who taught at Catholic University for more than 30 years until his retirement in 1970. Father Quasten published more than 100 books and articles and is mostly known for his four-volume Patrology, a standard reference in the field of ancient church history and historical theology. Very. Rev. John H. Erickson, Professor Emeritus of Church History and former dean of St. Vladimir's Orthodox Theological Seminary, Crestwood, N.Y., will give a lecture entitled ""Baptism in Eastern Christian Tradition: Ecclesial Context, Faith Content" A reception will follow the lecture.