DEPARTMENT OF THEOLOGY

Faculty

Body
Name Education Rank Research Interests Specialization        
Abadines, Miguel Karlo L. MA in Theological Studies (ongoing), Ateneo de Manila University
AB in Development Studies, Ateneo de Manila University
BS in Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University
Lecturer II      
Acevedo, Jaime A., PhD PhD in Economics, Ateneo de Manila University
MA in Pastoral Ministry, Ateneo de Manila University
MA in Economics, University of the Philippines
AB in Economics, University of the Philippines
Assistant Professor Interfacing economic discourses on development economics, political economy and environmental economics
with theological discourses on Church social teaching, social theology and liberation spirituality
   
Agtarap, Marcial Lou Gerry G. MA in Theological Studies (ongoing), Ateneo de Manila University
MA in Theology (units), San Carlos Major Seminary
BA in Classical Philosophy, San Carlos Major Seminary
Lecturer II      
Aguas, Raymond B., PhD PhD in Theology, University of Notre Dame
MA in Theological Studies, Ateneo de Manila University
BS in Management Engineering, Ateneo de Manila University
Assistant Professor Religious Education, Liberation Theology, Faith and Politics  
Almazan, Joefrey M., PhD PhD in Theology, University of Santo Tomas

MA in Religious Studies, Maryhill School of Theology
BA in Philosophy, San Pablo Seminary
Lecturer V      
Alvarez, Fr. Francis D., SJ, PhD PhD in Theology and Education, Boston College

MA in Theological Studies, Ateneo de Manila University
MA in Philosophy, Ateneo de Manila University
AB in Philosophy, Ateneo de Manila University
Lecturer V      
Ancheta, Rica DLR., PhD PhD in Applied Theology, De La Salle University
MA in School Leadership, De La Salle University
BSEd in Religious Education, Don Bosco Seminary College
Lecturer V      
Arceo, Johanne Lorren A. MA in Theological Studies (ongoing), Ateneo de Manila University
BS in Management, Ateneo de Manila University
Lecturer II      
Aseneta, Anatoly Angelo R., PhD PhD in Theology, Ateneo de Manila University
MA in Theological Studies, Ateneo de Manila University
AB in International Studies, De La Salle University
Assistant Professor      
Asis, Michael Demetrius H., Ph.D. PhD in Theology, Ateneo de Manila University
MA in Theological Studies, Ateneo de Manila University
AB in Communication, Ateneo de Manila University
Professor Sexual Ethics and Sexuality, Marriage and Marital Spirituality, Liturgy and Sacramental Theology, Ecclesiology, Religious Education, Ethical Issues of Organ Donation, Issues and Concerns Surrounding Terminal Illness, Historical Jesus Studies and Hermeneutics Sexual Ethics and Sexuality, Marriage and Marital Spirituality, Liturgy and Sacramental Theology, Ecclesiology, Religious Education
Badion, Justin Joseph G., PhD PhD in Theology, Ateneo de Manila University
MA in Theological Studies, Ateneo de Manila University
BS in Management, Ateneo de Manila University
Assistant Professor Religious Education, Liberation Theology, Theological Anthropology  
Belong, Maria Florabel B., PhD PhD in Education, Adamson University
MA in Pastoral Ministry, St. Vincent School of Theology
BSEd, Notre Dame of Kidapawan College
Lecturer V      
Bernardo, Christian Raymund R., MA MA in Religious Education, Ateneo de Manila University
BS in Medical Technology, University of Santo Tomas
Lecturer III      
Bolano, John Paul A., PhD Cand. PhD in Theology (ongoing), Ateneo de Manila University
MA in Theological Studies, Ateneo de Manila University
AB in Philosophy, St. Francis de Sales Minor Seminary
Instructor Liberation Theology, Scriptures, Christology Liberation Theology, Christology
Borja, Maria Elisa A., PhD PhD in Theology, Ateneo de Manila University
MA in Theological Studies, Ateneo de Manila University
AB in Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University
Assistant Professor family, FABC, morality, sexual and life issues, women studies Moral Theology
Calderon, Maria Lowella I., MA MA in Pastoral Ministry, Ateneo de Manila University
MA in Education, University of the Philippines
BSEd in Religious Education and School Guidance, University of Santo Tomas
Lecturer III      
Cañete, Jonathan James O., PhD Cand. PhD in Applied Theology (ongoing), De La Salle University
MA in Applied Theology, De La Salle University
BA in Philosophy, San Carlos Seminary
Lecturer III      
Castillo, Fr. Edwin U., SJ, MDiv Master in Divinity, Fu Jen Catholic University
AB in Philosophy, Ateneo de Manila University
Lecturer III      
Comiling, Karl S., MA, Dr. Cand. Doctor in Social Development (ongoing), University of the Philippines
MA in Pastoral Ministry, Ateneo de Manila University
AB in Philosophy, St. Camillus College Seminary
Lecturer III      
Cortez, Kenjie I., MA PhD in Theology (ongoing), Ateneo de Manila University
MA in Pastoral Ministry, Mother of Good Counsel Seminary
AB in Philosophy, Mother of Good Counsel Seminary
Lecturer III      
Cruz, Maria Angela Soccoro S., PhD PhD in Systematic Theology, Boston College
Licentiate in Sacred Theology, Boston College School of Theology and Ministry
Master of Divinity, Weston Jesuit School of Theology
BS in Communication, Ateneo de Manila University
Lecturer V      
Dacanay, Fr. Adolfo, SJ, JCD Doctorate in Canon Law, Gregorian University
MA in Theological Studies, Ateneo de Manila University
AB in Philosophy, Ateneo de Manila University
Professor Emeritus    
Dagmang, Ferdinand D., PhD PhD in Religious Studies, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
MA in Theological Studies, Maryhill School of Theology
BS in Natural Sciences, Ateneo de Davao University
Lecturer VII      
Dela Cruz, Renato T., MA PhD in Organizational Development (units), Southeast Asia Interdisciplinary Institute
MA in Pastoral Ministry, Our Lady of the Holy Angels Seminary
AB in Philosophy and Sociology, Our Lady of the Holy Angels Seminary
Lecturer III      
Dela Roza, Tinnah M., MA MA in Liturgy, Asian Institute of Liturgy and Music
MA in Theological Studies, Ateneo de Manila University
AB in Communication and Arts, Ateneo de Manila University
Lecturer III      
Espiritu, Wilson Angelo G., STD, PhD PhD in Theology/ Doctorate in Sacred Theology, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven; Licentiate in Sacred Theology, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven; Bachelor of Sacred Theology, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven; Research Master: Master of Advanced Studies in Theology and Religion, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven; MA in Theological Studies, Ateneo de Manila University; AB in Psychology, La Consolacion University Philippines Assistant Professor salvation and wellbeing; mystical-political interface; suffering, hope, and socio-political responsibility; critical realism; theology and science; discernment and life mission systematic theology, fundamental and political theology, spirituality, theology of Edward Schillebeeckx
Galvez, Javier Miguel A., PhD Cand. PhD in Theology (ongoing), Ateneo de Manila University
MA in Theological Studies, Ateneo de Manila University
BS in Communications Technology Management, Ateneo de Manila University
Instructor Normativity of the Future, Teilhard de Chardin Biblical Theology
Garcia, Mark Christian Ray G. MA in Theological Studies (ongoing), Ateneo de Manila University
AB in Psychology, Ateneo de Manila University
Lecturer II      
Gascon, Fr. James Wenceslao U., SJ, DMin Doctor of Ministry, Ateneo de Manila University
MA in Theology, Ateneo de Manila University
BS in Fisheries, University of the Philippines
Lecturer V      
Gementiza, Rivero C., MA PhD in Applied Theology (units), De La Salle University
MA in Religious Education, Ateneo de Manila University
BA in Classical Philosophy, Sacred Heart Seminary
Lecturer III      
Go, Maria Alessandria R. MA in Theological Studies (ongoing), Ateneo de Manila University
JDL International Law and Development, Ateneo de Manila Law School
AB in Interdisciplinary Studies, Ateneo de Manila University
Lecturer III      
Guevara, Roberto Conrado O., PhD PhD in Theology, Ateneo de Manila University
MA in Theological Studies, Ateneo de Manila University
BS in Business Economics, University of the Philippines
Associate Professor      
Iberra, Emiliano III Q., DSD Doctor in Social Development, University of the Philippines
MA in Pastoral Ministry, Inter-Congregational Theological Center
AB in Philosophy, Our Lady of the Holy Angels Seminary
Lecturer V      
Ibita, Ma. Maricel S., PhD, STD PhD in Theology/Doctorate in Sacred Theology, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
MA in Theology/Licentiate in Sacred Theology, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
MA in Religious Studies, Institute of Formation and Religious Studies
BS in Nursing, University of Santo Tomas
Associate Professor      
Jimenez, Edilberto Isidore C., MA PhD in Theology (units), Ateneo de Manila University
MA in Theological Studies, Ateneo de Manila University
AB in Pre-Divinity, Ateneo de Manila University
Instructor      
Johnson, Joseph B., JCL Licentiate in Canon Law, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
MA in Society, Law and Religion, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven

BA in Theology and Religious Studies, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
Instructor      
Julian, Luis Carmelo M., MA Licentiate in Sacred Liturgy (ongoing), San Beda University
MA in Theological Studies, Ateneo de Manila University
AB in Philosophy, Ateneo de Manila University
Instructor Liturgy, Sacramental Theology, Relationship of Psychology and Spirituality, Henri Nouwen, Thomas Aquinas, Theological Anthropology, Contextual Theology, Theology of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal Systematic Theology; Pastoral Theology
Lambino, Patricia P., PhD PhD in Religious Education/Catechetics, Catholic University of America
MA in Theological Studies, Ateneo de Manila University
BS in Management, Ateneo de Manila University
Assistant Professor Religious education/catechesis history and method, contextual theologies, popular religiosity, and evangelization  
Lanaria, Levy L., PhD PhD in Applied Theology, De La Salle University
MA in Religious Education, University of San Carlos
BS in Industrial Education, Don Bosco College Seminary
Lecturer V      
Lanot, Bernadine Ianne I., MA MA in Theological Studies, Ateneo de Manila University
AB in Interdisciplinary Studies, Ateneo de Manila University
Lecturer III      
Lechuga, Martius Richmond B., PhD Cand. PhD in Theology (ongoing), University of Santo Tomas
MA in Theology, University of Santo Tomas
BS in Sacred Theology, University of Santo Tomas
Lecturer III      
Lenon, John Lemuel L., MA MA in Theological Studies, Ateneo de Manila University
BS in Health Sciences, Ateneo de Manila University
Instructor      
Liberatore, Michael J., PhD Cand. PhD in Theology (ongoing), Ateneo de Manila University
MA in Theological Studies, Ateneo de Manila University
MA in College Student Personnel, Bowling Green State University
BA in Philosophy and BA in English Literature, St. John Fisher College
Assistant Professor Faith, Postmodernity and Postcoloniality; Culture and Religion; Poverty, Faith and Social Change; Liberation Theologies; Catholic Social Doctrine Systematic Theology, Liberation Theologies, Theology and Justice, Catholic Social Doctrine
Mendoza, Ruben C., PhD, STD PhD in Theology/Doctorate in Sacred Theology, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
MA in Theology/Licentiate in Sacred Theology, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
MS in Bioethics (ongoing), University of the Philippines
PhD in Anthropology (units), University of the Philippines
MA in Pastoral Ministry, Ateneo de Manila University
AB in Philosophy, Notre Dame University
Professor Theologies of Religions, Contextual Theologies, Asian Theologies, Bioethics Theologies of Religions
Molony, Scott J., MDiv Master in Divinity, Boston College
BA in Theology and Philosophy, Boston College
Lecturer III      
Odulio, Edwin B., PhD PhD in Theology, Ateneo de Manila University
MA in Theological Studies, Ateneo de Manila University
BEEd in Religious Education, Columbian College
Assistant Professor      
Pugeda, Teofilo Giovan III S., MA MA in Theological Studies, Ateneo de Manila University
AB in Social Sciences, Ateneo de Manila University
Lecturer III      
Puen, Stephanie Ann Y., PhD PhD in Theology, Fordham University
MA in Theological Studies, Ateneo de Manila University
BS in Management Engineering, Ateneo de Manila University
Assistant Professor      
Racaza, Marnie D., MA PhD in Theology (ongoing), Ateneo de Manila University
MA in Theological Studies, Ateneo de Manila University
BSEd in Math, St. Theresa’s College of Cebu
Instructor      
Reyes, Aaron C., MA MA in Religious Education, De La Salle University
BSE in Religious Education and Values, Siena College
Lecturer III      
Roche, Joseph L., SJ, PhD PhD in Philosophy, Université Catholique de Louvain
Licentiate in Sacred Theology, Woodstock College
MA in Philosophy, Berchmans College
AB in Philosophy, Berchmans College
Professor Emeritus      
Romero, Helen C., PhD Cand. PhD in Theology (ongoing), Adamson University
MA in Theological Studies, Franciscan School of Theology, Graduate Theological Union
MA in Public Communications, Fordham University

BA in Mass Communications, St. Paul College of Iloilo
Lecturer IV      
Roncal, Raoul Dominic R., MA MA in Theological Studies, Ateneo de Manila University
BS in Electronics and Communications Engineering, Don Bosco Technical School
Instructor Benedict XVI’s Christology, Biblical Theology of John, Current Issues in Apologetics e.g. Can you prove the existence of God in a predominantly “scientific” worldview?, C.S. Lewis' Christian Perspective in his Creative Works (e.g. The Narnia Chronicles) Apolegetics, Benedict XVI's Christology, C.S. Lewis' Apologetics
Rosal, Lesley Anne A. MA in Religious Studies, Don Bosco Center of Studies
BS in Nursing, Makati Medical Center
Lecturer III      
Salcedo, Fr. Francis Xavier R., PhD PhD in Literature, De La Salle University
MA in Philosophy, University of Santo Tomas
MA in Theology, Adamson University
BA in Philosophy, University of St. La Salle
Lecturer V      
Sanchez, Rachel Joyce Marie O., PhD PhD in Theology, Ateneo de Manila University
MA in Theological Studies, Ateneo de Manila University
AB in Pre-Divinity, Ateneo de Manila University
Assistant Professor Contextual Theologies, Liberation Theologies, Postcolonial Thought Systematic Theology
Servass, Marianne, PhD PhD in Theology, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
MA in Religious Studies, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven
BA in Education Services, Rijksnormaalschool Lier
Lecturer V      
Udarbe, Gina S., MA MA in Religious Education, St. Louis University
BSEd in Social Studies, Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila
Instructor      
Vargas, Fr. Marlon Bobier SVD, MDiv Master in Divinity, Catholic Theological Union
BA in Religious Education, University of Santo Tomas
Lecturer III      
Villanueva, Federico Jr. G., PhD PhD in Theology, University of Bristol
MA in Theology, Major in Old Testament, Asia Graduate School of Theology
Master in Divinity, Alliance Biblical Seminary

Bachelor in Theology, Bethel Bible College
Lecturer VI      

Department of Theology

3/F Horacio de la Costa Hall
Ateneo de Manila University Loyola Heights campus
Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights
1108 Quezon City
Philippines
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Telephone +63 2 8426 6001 loc. 5370 to 5372
theology.soh@ateneo.edu

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