Michael Shute, Department of Religious Studies

Jan 28th, 2020

Terri Coles

Michael Shute, Department of Religious Studies

Dr. Michael Shute, a longtime faculty member in the Department of Religious Studies, passed away in Halifax on January 3, 2020. Dr. Shute was part of Memorial University's faculty for 31 years, until he retired in September 2019 after a diagnosis of ALS.

Dr. Shute loved teaching and was known for his work on Canadian philosopher and theologian Bernard Lonergan. The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences passes along its condolences to his wife, Joyce West, and siblings.

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