Nicu Dumitrascu

Nicu Dumitrascu este un profesor de Teologie, cadru didactic al Facultatii de Teologie Ortodoxa din Oradea, dar si cleric ortodox.

Parintele Nicu Dumitrascu s-a nascut la 17 februarie 1961. Dupa ce a absolvit Facultatea de Geologie si Geografie din Bucuresti (1981-1986), Parintele Nicu Dumitrascu a urmat cursurile Institutului Teologic Universitar din Sibiu (1987-1991), pentru ca intre 1992-1995 sa urmeze cursurile doctorale in cadrul Institutului Teologic Universitar din Sibiu.

Intre 1996-1998, Parintele Nicu Dumitrascu a studiat la Universitatea Oxford, iar in 1999 a devenit doctor in Teologie al Facultatii de Teologie Ortodoxa din Sibiu.

De asemenea, Parintele Nicu Dumitrascu are si o bogata activitate didactica, parcurgand toate etapele si functiile didactice, dupa cum urmeaza: 1994-2001, lector asociat; 2001-2002, lector titular; 2002-2005, conferentiar; 2005-prezent, profesor universitar; 2015 – conducator de doctorat.

Dintre lucrarile Parintelui profesor Nicu Dumitrascu enumeram:

1. Dumitrascu Nicu, (ed), The Ecumenical Legacy of the Cappadocians, Palgrave Macmillan, NewYork/London, 2015, 297 p, ISBN 978-1-137-51394-6. [https://www.palgrave.com/gp/book/9781137513946]
2. Dumitrascu Nicu, (ed), Christian Family and Contemporary Society, T&T Clark (an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing PLC), London/New Delhi/New York/Sydney, November 2014, 273 p, ISBN 9780567656964. [https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/christian-family-and-contemporary-society-9780567657404/]
3. Dumitrascu Nicu, Patrologie- Manual pentru Seminariile Teologice, (in colaborare cu Arhid. Prof. Univ. Dr. Constantin Voicu), Editura Institutului Biblic si de Misiune al Bisericii Ortodoxe Romane, Bucuresti, 2004, 339 p, ISBN 973-616-022-x [editia a 2 a, 2006; editia a 3 a revizuita si completata, Sibiu, Editura Agnos, Sibiu, 2013,ISBN 978-973-1941-19-6, 415 p].
4. Dumitrascu Nicu, (ed), Teologie si Societate in opera Sfantului Ioan Gura de Aur – la 1600 de ani de la intrarea sa in vesnicie, Editura Universitatii Oradea, 2007, 387 p. ISBN 978-973-759-347-4
5. Dumitrascu Nicu & Emil Cioara (ed), Traditie si modernitate in societatea romaneasca in noul context creat de aderarea la Uniunea Europeana, Editura Universitatii Oradea, 2007, 526 p. ISBN 978-973-759-362-7
6. Dumitrascu Nicu, The Mission of the Romanian Orthodox Church and its Challenges, Cluj-Napoca, Editura Napoca Star, Cluj-Napoca, 2002, 131 p, ISBN 973-647-075-x
7. Dumitrascu Nicu, Teologi Pre- si Post-Niceeni, Misiunea Bisericii Crestine Primare in Termeni Patristici, Editura Napoca Star, Cluj-Napoca, 2002, 184 p, ISBN 973-647-013-x
8. Dumitrascu Nicu, Cele Sapte Personalitati de la Niceea (325), rolul lor in cadrul primelor framintari ecumenice majore ale lumii crestine, Editura Napoca Star, Cluj-Napoca, 2001, 297 p. ISBN 973-647-012-1
9. Dumitrascu Nicu, Hristologia Sfantului Atanasie cel Mare , in contextul controverselor ariene si post-ariene , Editura Napoca Star, Cluj-Napoca, 1999, 203 p, ISBN 973-98664-5-x
10. Dumitrascu Nicu, Basil the Great: Faith, Mission and Diplomacy in the shaping of Christian Doctrine, Routledge, London/New York, 2018), 204 p, ISBN -10: 1472485866

Enumeram si urmatoarele studii stiintifice:

1. Following in St Elijah’s Footstep in the Holy Land [A Pilgrimage to the Biblical Roots of the ‘Monastic Life’], “Studia Monastica”, 60(2), 2018, p. 421-434 (Spania), ISSN 0039-3258
2. Rethinking Reconciliation: Healing of Memories in Transylvania, “Journal of Dharma”, 42 (2), 2017, p. 219-237 (India), ISSN: 0253-7222.
3. Abbess Alexandra: The Princess of Love, Suffering and Compassion (An exercise of spiritual admiration) ,  in “Studia Monastica” 59 (1), 2017, p. 197-212. (Spania) ISSN 0039-3258.
4. The Romanian Orthodox Monasticism: History and Pan-Orthodox Ecumenism [From the Fall of Constantinople to the  Seizure of Monastic Assets],  in “Studia Monastica” 58 (2), 2016, p. 259-271 (Spania) ISSN 0039-3258.
5. Role of the Deaconesses in the Ancient Tradition of the Church and Society, “Journal of Dharma”, 41 (4), 2016, p. 373-388 (India), ISSN: 0253-7222
6. André Scrima and the Power of the Spiritual Ecumenism, in “Ecumenical Review”, 68 (2-3), 2016, p.  272-281 (Elveția) ISSN 0013-0796   
7. St John Chrysostom and the Responsibility of a free Conscience, in “Theology Today”, 73(3), 2016, p. 230-240 (USA) ISSN 0040-5736.
8. Romanian Orthodox Monasticism: History and Spirituality[From St Nicodemus of Tismana to St Paisius Velichkovschy, in “Studia Monastica” 57 (2), 2015, p. 305-316 (Spania) ISSN 0039-3258
9. Dignity and/or Humbleness of a Christian in Times of Danger (with Some Patristic References), in “International Journal of Orthodox Theology”, 6(1)/2015, p. 33-50, Erlangen (Germania). ISSN 2190-0582.
10. Papal Primacy in the service of unity of the Church – one Orthodox theological perspective (comments and notes), in „Studia Nauk Teologicznych Pan”, tom 10/2015, p. 145-160, Lublin (Polonia). ISSN 1896-3226.
11. History and Diplomacy: Alexander of Alexandria, An Enigmatical Figure of the Arian Controversy Before Nicaea (New Comments and Reflections), in “Studia Monastica”, 57 (1), 2015, p. 7-23 (Spania) ISSN 0039-3258.
12. Mission of the Church under Pressure: An Orthodox Perspective, in “Dialog: A Journal of Theology”, 54 (2), 2015, p. 196-201 (S.U.A) ISSN 0012-2033.
13. The Garden of Love. Some Orthodox Perspectives on the Spirit and the Church,  in “Acta Theologica”, 34 (1), 2014, p. 40-51 (Africa de Sud) ISSN 1015-8758.
14. Ecclesiastical/Ecumenical Diplomacy during and after Second Vatican Council. Old and New Orthodox Notes and Comments, in in „Annals of Ecumenical Theology” no. 7/2014, p. 83-102, Lublin (Polonia). ISSN 2081-6731.
15. Romanian Orthodox Monasticism: History and Confession [From the beginning to St Nicodemus of Tismana], in “Studia Monastica”, 56 (1), 2014, p. 37-55 (Spania) ISSN 0039-3258.
16. El Vaticano II desde una perspectiva ortodoxa, en A. Aranda-M.Lluch-J.Herrera (eds.), En torno al Vaticano II: claves históricas, doctrinales y pastorales, Pamplona: Eunsa 2014, p. 359-381(Spania). ISBN: 978-84-313-2998-3.
17. A New Trinitarian Vision: Orthodox Ecclesiology Embodied within a Secularized Society, in “Theology Today”, 70(4), 2014, p. 445-454 (S.U.A) ISSN 0040-5736.
18. The Lord’s Prayer in Eastern Spirituality, in “Dialog: A Journal of Theology”, 52 (4), 2013, p. 353-360. (S.U.A) ISSN 0012-2033.
19. Eusebio de Cesarea: La actitud versátil de un brillante historiador en el marco de las controversias arrianas, in „Studia Monastica”, 55 (1), 2013, p. 7-25 (Spania). ISSN 0039-3258.
20. An Orthodox View on Church and Trinity, în P.De Mey, G. Mannion & P. De Witte (eds) “Believing in Community: Ecumenical Reflections on the Church, [Leuven Encounters in Systematic Theology VI]”, [Bibliotheca Efemeridum Theologicarum Lovaniensium 261], Peeters Publishers, 2013, p, 343-349, Leuven, (Belgia). ISBN 978-90-429-3010-0.
21. Ecclesiastical/Ecumenical Diplomacy at and after Council      Vatican II. Old and New Orthodox Notes and Comments, “O ekumenizmie w Roku Wiary. Księga pamiątkowa z okazji jubileuszu 30-lecia Instytutu Ekumenicznego KUL”, ed. P. Kantyka, P. Kopiec, S. Skladanowski, p. 117-132, Lublin 2013 (Polonia) ISBN 978-83-7702-755-4.
22. Un Esercizio di Ammirazione Mistica. San Francesco D’Assisi e i Teologi Ortodossi Romeni, in „Studia Monastica”, 54 (2), 2012, p. 349-360. (Spania) ISSN 0039-3258.
23. Orthodox Commentary of the Culture of Christian Indifference in Modern Society, in „Annals of Ecumenical Theology” no. 5/2012, p. 79-89, Lublin (Polonia). ISSN 2081-6731.
24. Origen’s Commentary on the Lord’s Prayer: A Prayer of Love, Forgiveness, and Beauty, in Studies in Orthodox Theology vol. 4. The Early Church on Beauty (ed. J.M Guckin), Theorokos Press. New York, Dec. 2012, p. 66-82. ISBN 978-0-9853596-0-7.
25. Mercy, Love and Salvation in Orthodox Spirituality, in “Acta Theologica”, 32 (2), 2012, p. 74-85. (Africa de Sud) ISSN 1015-8758.
26. Marriage and Family in the Orthodox Spirituality between Tradition and Contemporary Life, INTAMS Review. Journal for the Study of Marriage & Spirituality, vol. 18. No 1/2012, p. 33-41 (Belgia). ISSN 1370-6020
27. L’intelletto umano immobile dinanzi alla luce divina. Dumitru Stăniloae interprete di Gregorio Palamàs, in “Studia Monastica”,53 (2), 2011, p. 329-336 (Spania) ISSN 0039-3258. (în colaborare cu Matteo Taufer)
28. A Romanian Perspective on Ecumenism, Patristics and Academic Theology, in “The Ecumenical Review”, 63(2), 2011, p. 169-176 (Elveţia) ISSN 0013-0796.
29. The Spiritual and Cultural Dimension of  Orthodox Youth  in Europe Today, în I.Noble, U. Link-Wieczoreck, Peter de Mey (eds), “Re-imagining Religious Belonging: Ecumenical Responses to Changing Religiosity in Europe”[Beihefte Zur Ökumenischen Rundschau, 90], Lembeck Publishers, 2011, Evangelische Verlagsanstalt Leipzig, p. 173-181, (Germania), ISBN 978-3-374-03022-4.
30. Saints Basil the Great and Gregory the Theologian – Two Different Attitudes and the Same Faith, în Gunnar af Hällström (ed), “The Actuality of. St. Basil the Great”, Conference Lectures, Painosalama Oy, Turku, 2011, p. 75-91, (Finlanda). ISBN 978-952-12-2658-8.
31. Saints in the Eastern Patristic Tradition, în Martin Rothgangel şi Hans Schwarz (Hrsg.), “Götter, Heroen, Heilige – Von römischen Göttern bis zu Heiligen des Alltags”, 2011, p. 43-57, PETER LANG Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften, Frankfurt am Main (Germania). ISBN 978-3-631-60309-3.
32. Poverty and Wealth in the Orthodox Spirituality (with special reference to St. John Chrysostom), în “Dialog: A Journal of Theology”, 49 (4), 2010, p. 300-305 (S.U.A) ISSN 0012-2033.
33. The icon: the unwritten theology of divine light [with some patristic references], în Annali di studi religiosi 8 (2007), pp141-147, EDB Bologna (Italia). ISBN 978-88-10-41510-8.
34. Romanian Orthodox Theology between Tradition and New challenges in Europe –with patristic insertions, în Grant S. White & Teovo Laitila (eds) „Orthodox Tradition and the 21st Century: experiences of the past, realities of today, challenges of tomorrow”, p. 57-66, University of Joensuu Press,  2007, (Finlanda). ISBN 978-952-219-017-8.
35. Multiconfessional  Romania at the end of the second millenium and the beginning of the third, in “Journal of Eastern Christian Studies”, 53 (3-4), 2001, p.124-136, revistă editată de Instituut voor Oosters Christendom te Nijmegen (Olanda). ISSN 0009-5141.