Brian Traska

Brian Traska (PhD, Boston College) is a systematic theologian teaching in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at the University of San Diego. He has published on Bernard Lonergan’s theological method and on the ability of mindfulness-based behavioral therapy (MBBT) to enhance cognition and aid in the practice of spiritual direction. He continues to research questions about theological anthropology, ethics, and contemporary psychology, especially the relationship of MBBT to Christian love, virtue, and happiness. He lives in San Diego with his wife, Theresa, and children.