Book Publications
Truth and Reconciliation (Pickwick, 2024)
Framed within the lens of Robert Greenleaf’s Servant Leadership model,Truth and Reconciliation examines and explores trends through global historical accounts and examples of diplomatic leadership surrounding the Truth and Reconciliation Commissions of South Africa and Canada, as a guide to approach America’s divided identity and racial tensions.
“This book offers a novel approach to discuss, explore, and create first steps to address deep-seated injustices in America.”
—Jerry Abramson, former director, White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (2014–17)
"This book is rich in its analysis of history and Scripture and perceptive in its diagnosis of contemporary challenges. Truth and Reconciliation is an exciting new resource for anyone looking to understand our present challenges and to make progress toward a better future."
- David Golemboski, associate professor of government and international affairs, Augustana University
Hollywood or History? World Religions (Information Age, 2022)
Co-editor: Adam Zoeller
Teaching and learning through Hollywood, or commercial, film and television productions is anything but a new approach and has been something of a mainstay in the classroom for nearly a century. However, purposeful and effective instruction through film is not problem-free and many challenges accompany classroom applications of Hollywood motion pictures. The NCSS College, Career, and Civic Life (C3) framework, represents a renewed and formalized emphasis on the perennial social studies goals of deep thinking, reading and writing.
Topics of interest include the roots, rituals, symbols, beliefs, and controversial or significant people or events related to:
• The Abrahamic Religions: Judaism, Christianity, Islam
• Eastern Religions/Philosophies: Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism
• Indigenous Religions/Spirituality: First Nations, Aboriginal Tribes, Traditional African Religions
Authenticity, Passion, & Advocacy (Wipf & Stock, 2020)
Authenticity, Passion, & Advocacy (Wipf & Stock, 2020)
Foreword by: Thomas del Prete
Through scholarship and practice this book explores how the life and writings of Thomas Merton may serve as a guide and bridge for ministers of adolescents, and will offer some practical suggestions for minsters, educators, and parents on topics affecting contemporary adolescents, through the lens of Thomas Merton's life and writings.
"Dr. Malewitz includes Merton’s letters and communication with adolescents, which illustrate Merton’s ability to listen, enter into dialogue, and communicate an understanding of the true self always seeking God. This is a must-read for the minister who seeks to form well the adolescents entrusted to his or her care.”
- Joseph E. Kurtz, Archbishop of Louisville
"Thomas Malewitz provides an excellent roadmap for Christian educators to incorporate, indeed immerse, their adolescent curricula in the timeless and prescient wisdom of Thomas Merton.”
- Paul M. Pearson, Director, Thomas Merton Center
Book Chapters
2023 - Solo Chapter
CH 15: There’s always room for a goon in the life of the absurd
An exploration of the lyrics of Warren Zevon in the lens of the existential/philosophical writings of Albert Camus and Franz Kafka
In J. MacKinnon's (Ed.) Warren Zevon and Philosophy: Beyond Reptile Wisdom (Carus Publishing, 2023)
2023 - Solo Chapter
CH 4: The order of the soul: Leonard Cohen’s pneumatological vision
A theological reflection of Leonard Cohen's album The Future (1992) and the use of imagery of the Spirit throughout the album
In C. Raab's (Ed.)Walk the Line: Rock Music and the Christian Imagination (New City Press, 2023)
2022 - Multiple Chapters
CH 1 Unity and Community: Big Hero 6 and Paul of Tarsus’s Vision of the Body of Christ
CH 4 The Nature of the 10 Plagues Against Egypt and the Egyptian Gods
CH 7 Understanding the Effects of Residential Schools and Initial Steps of Reconciliation
CH 8 In the Face of Martyrdom: Testing the Bedrock of Faith
CH 9 Guidance on Non-Violence: “Gandhi”, Living for Change Through Faith
CH 12 “Of Gods and Men”: On Hospitality and Interreligious Dialogue
CH 14 Exorcism, Healings, and Mercy: The Role of the Holy Fool and Prophet in The Island
CH 15 Exploring the Egyptian Book of the Dead: Weighing of the Heart Ceremony
CH 16 The Camino de Santiago: Pilgrimage as a Devotion of Cultural Awareness and Personal Renewal
CH 19 Wisdom Literature and the Power of the Poetic Word
In T. Malewitz & A. Zoeller's (Eds.)
Hollywood or History? An Inquiry-Based Strategy for Using Film to Teach World Religions. (Emerald/Information Age Publishing, 2022)
2020 - Co-Authored Chapter w/ Beatriz Pacheco
CH 14: No soy de aquí ni soy de allá: Using multiple methods to share stories that address the cultural diaspora of American Individualism for Latino students.
Using authors such as Helena Maria Viramontes, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and Jorge Luis Borges, this chapter provides an understanding of how magical realism in Latino literature can be a conduit to understanding the natural harmony between humanity, creativity, and social change.
In G. Liem & D. McInerney's (Eds.) Promoting Motivation and Learning in Contexts: Sociocultural Perspectives on Educational Interventions (Information Age Publishing, 2020)
Reviews/Articles of My Publications
- J. Schlachter, Teaching Philosophy (2024)
- J. Schlachter, Teaching Philosophy (2024)
"Many of the seventeen essays are, to my mind, valuable for their examination of the philosophy of absurdism, death, or existence. Other memorable essays in this group include... Thomas Malewitz's
"There's Always Room for a Goon in the Life of the Absurd" (175-84)."
- J. Schlachter, Review of Warren Zevon and Philosophy: Beyond Reptile Wisdom." Teaching Philosophy 47.2, June 2024.
- C. Samuelson, Education Review (2022)
- J. Schlachter, Teaching Philosophy (2024)
"The contribution by Pacheco and Malewitz exemplifies culturally responsive teaching and uses Latino literature to address themes of
isolationism immigrant students often face."
- C. Samuelson, Review of Promoting motivation and learning in contexts:
Sociocultural perspectives on educational interventions by G. A. D. Liem & D. M. McInerney
(Eds.). Education Review 29, 2022.
- T. Caldwell, Merton Annual (2021)
- T. Caldwell, Merton Annual (2021)
"I sincerely believe that this is a book that could change the world one person at a time and will be of great value to anyone touched by the wisdom and vision contained within its pages."
- T. Caldwell, Merton Annual 34 (2021), 242-245.
- P. M. Robertson, Blog (2021)
- T. Caldwell, Merton Annual (2021)
"Malewitz’s book introduced me to another side of Merton—a passionate man, seeking authenticity, leading others to authenticity, advocating for others and open to doubts. I particularly loved Malewitz’s selection of quotes."
- P. M. Robertson, Novelist and Speaker, Blog (March 11, 2021)
- R. Thomas, The Record (2020)
- R. Thomas, The Record (2020)
"Adolescents go through that experience just like adults do... They reflect on the “meaning of life” and the “role of God” in their lives and ponder what the church teaches… It’s where transformation and conversion happens. In the book you see Tom (Malewitz) focusing on those two aspects,” said [the director of the Archdiocese of Louisvi
"Adolescents go through that experience just like adults do... They reflect on the “meaning of life” and the “role of God” in their lives and ponder what the church teaches… It’s where transformation and conversion happens. In the book you see Tom (Malewitz) focusing on those two aspects,” said [the director of the Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Faith formation]
- R. Thomas, "New book seeks to help adults understand adolescent spirituality" The Record (Sept. 16, 2020)