Dr. Scott Kline

Associate Professor

Biography

Scott Kline is an Associate Professor at St. Jerome's University, University of Waterloo, focusing his research on the relationship between religious ethics and public policy, particularly in Canada and the United States. He is the author of "Ethical Catholic Guide to Contemporary Issues" published by Novalis in 2013, and has written extensively on topics including culture wars, religion and foreign policy, ethics in peacemaking, and homelessness. Kline's current research investigates the role of faith-based organizations in addressing homelessness, as well as community responses to sudden cardiac arrest. He teaches undergraduate courses covering Christian ethics, sexual ethics, and contemporary ethical issues. Kline's doctoral students have explored subjects such as evangelical political activism in Canada, Canadian secularism, and Indigenous land claims. In his free time, he enjoys road cycling, running, and traveling.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor
2011-01-01 — Present

St. Jerome's University, University of Waterloo • Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Teaching and researching topics in religious studies, particularly ethics.

Acting Director, Master of Catholic Thought Program
2025-07-01 — 2025-12-31

St. Jerome's University • Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Oversee the Master of Catholic Thought Program.

Chair
2022-07-01 — 2026-06-30

Department of Religious Studies, University of Waterloo • Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Lead the departmental activities and curriculum.

Vice President Academic Dean
2013-01-01 — 2019-01-01

St. Jerome's University • Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Oversaw academic programs and policies.

Interim President and Vice Chancellor
2019-01-01 — 2020-01-01

St. Jerome's University • Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Provided leadership during transitional periods.

Chair
2011-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Department of Religious Studies, St. Jerome's University • Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Managed departmental operations and academic programs.

Courses

HHUM 101: Foundations of Health Humanities RS 121: Evil RS 150: Christian Ethics RS 220/PSCI 253: Religion and Politics RS 241: Sex, Politics, Religion in the U.S. and Canada RS 288/HHUM 288: Health, Medicine, Spirituality ARTS 390: Third-Year Topics in Arts Disciplines SMF 494/GSJ 473: Seminar on Sexuality