The Theology Department undertakes research that aims: i) to develop contextual theologies that are responsive to historical, cultural, and social issues; and ii) to improve religious education in our country. This research is pursued in a critical, dialogical, inclusive, and inculturated manner that is inspired and animated by transformative Ignatian Spirituality. The different areas of concentration in which this is undertaken are:
1. Political and Public Theology
1.1 Signs of the Times
1.2 Ecotheology
1.3 Integral Evangelization
1.4 Social Justice
1.5 Catholic Social Tradition
2. National/Popular Culture
2.1 Popular Development
2.2 Popular Culture
2.3 Sensus Fidei
3. Interdisciplinary Research
3.1 Faith, Science and Technology
3.2 Business Ethics
3.3 Sustainability
4. Gender
4.1 Gender Equality
4.2 Machismo
4.3 Feminist Theology
4.4 Queer Theology
5. Religious Education
5.1 Catholic Identity
5.2 Pedagogy
5.3 Teaching Materials
5.4 Catechesis
5.5 Youth and Young Adult Ministry
5.6 FIRE Methodology
6. Spirituality
6.1 Sacraments
6.2 Ignatian Spirituality
6.3 Spirituality, Discipleship, and Leadership
6.4 Liturgy
6.5 Spiritual Practices
6.6 Christian Leadership
7. Colonial, Post-colonial, and Decolonization Studies
7.1 Philippine Church History
7.2 Indigenous Knowledge, Beliefs and Practices
7.3 Marian Devotions
8. Biblical Hermeneutics
8.1 Literary Readings
8.2 Contextual Readings
9. Interreligious Dialogue and Ecumenism
10. On Occasion (e.g. responding to documents, church teachings)