Beverly Lanzetta is a theologian, contemplative scholar and teacher, and the author of many groundbreaking books on universal spirituality, the via feminina, social mysticism, and new monasticism.

Dedicated to a vision of theological openness and spiritual nonviolence, her work has won praise for its wisdom, eloquence, and mystical insight and is considered to be a major contribution to what theologian Ursula King called “a feminine mystical way for the 21st century.”

Dr. Lanzetta is also a vowed monk of peace living in the world and an interfaith chaplain. She has formed a community of new monks—single, married, partnered, celibate, etc.—dedicated to the universal mystical heart and to the spirituality of nonviolence.

She has devoted much of her life to mentoring people who seek a deeper contemplative commitment and who wish to take personal monastic vows.

Dr. Lanzetta received her Ph.D. from Fordham University in Historical Theology and Interreligious Dialogue, with emphasis in Christian mysticism, and has taught at Villanova University, Prescott College, and Grinnell College.