Christina Astorga

Maria Christina "Tina"[1] A. Astorga[2][3] is a theologian and professor at the Theology Department in University of Portland. She served as chair and Professor of Theology Department in Ateneo De Manila University.[4]

Christina A. Astorga
Born
Philippines
Other nameTina
Occupations
  • writer
  • theologian
  • professor
Academic background
Education
Academic work
Main interests

Education

She received her B.A. from College of the Holy Spirit Manila. Also her Ph.D. and M.A. from the Loyola School of Theology in Ateneo de Manila University.[9]

Academic career

Astorga was an instructor at the College of the Holy Spirit Manila from 1972 to 1979. Between 1994 and 2003 she was a professor and chairperson of Theology Department at Ateneo de Manila University. She is a Fellow at the Jesuit Institute in Boston College and Woodstock Theological Center in Georgetown University; visiting professor at the University of San Diego, Canisius College, and Gonzaga University and is currently serving as a chairperson and professor at the Theology Department of University of Portland.[10] [11]

Personal life

Astorga moved to the United States in 2003, after she was granted a sabbatical leave.[12] As a Catholic theologian, she was known for being an outspoken critic of the Duterte government.[13][14][15]

Books

  • Astorga, Christina (2013). Catholic Moral Theology & Social Ethics: A New Method. Orbis Books. ISBN 9781626980549.
  • Astorga, Christina (1998). The Beast, the Harlot and the Lamb: Faith Confronts Systemic Evil. New Day Pub. ISBN 9711010003.

References

  1. ↑ "Integrative Conversations: The Encyclical on the Environment". CAS News, University of Portland; 9 November 2015.
  2. ↑ "Christina Astorga, PhD". University of Portland.
  3. ↑ Ma. Christina A. Astorga (2006). "Culture, Religion, and Moral Vision: A Theological Discourse on the Filipino People Power Revolution of 1986". Theological Studies. 67 (3): 567–601. doi:10.1177/004056390606700305. S2CID 147667961.
  4. ↑ Christina A. Astorga. "If we had Grace, we would have no Leni". Inquirer.net, 01 June 2016.
  5. ↑ "Christina Astorga". University of Portland.
  6. ↑ Maureen O'Connell. "Catholic Moral Theology & Social Ethics: A New Method by Christina A. Astorga". Research Gate, January 2015.
  7. ↑ "Students of Jesuit University Seek Investigation of Ban on Play". Union of Catholic Asian News.
  8. ↑ Christina Astorga. "All ethics is Social Ethics: a Feminist, Liberation, And Global optic". University of Portland, 2014.
  9. ↑ "Christina Astorga". Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs.
  10. ↑ "Christina Astorga". Berkley Center, Georgetown University.
  11. ↑ "Dr. Astorga's Curriculum Vitae - University of Portland" (PDF). University of Portland.
  12. ↑ Rachel Ramirez. "Filipino-American students share their experiences on The Bluff". The Beacon, 02 November 2016.
  13. ↑ "Former Ateneo professor challenge President Duterte: 'WALK YOUR TALK...'". goodfilipino.com.
  14. ↑ "Former Ateneo professor express 'rights' against Duterte supporters". goodfilipino.com.
  15. ↑ "Netizens slams former Ateneo professor on her statement for President Duterte". goodfilipino.com.
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