Christina Astorga

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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]

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.[5]

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.[6] [7]

Personal life

Astorga moved to the United States in 2003, after she was granted a sabbatical leave.[8] As a Catholic theologian, she was known for being an outspoken critic of the Duterte government.[9][10][11]

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. 1."Integrative Conversations: The Encyclical on the Environment". CAS News, University of Portland; 9 November 2015.
  2. 2."Christina Astorga, PhD". University of Portland.
  3. 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. 4.Christina A. Astorga. "If we had Grace, we would have no Leni". Inquirer.net, 01 June 2016.
  5. 5."Christina Astorga". Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs.
  6. 6."Christina Astorga". Berkley Center, Georgetown University.
  7. 7."Dr. Astorga's Curriculum Vitae - University of Portland" (PDF). University of Portland.
  8. 8.Rachel Ramirez. "Filipino-American students share their experiences on The Bluff". The Beacon, 02 November 2016.
  9. 9."Former Ateneo professor challenge President Duterte: 'WALK YOUR TALK...'". goodfilipino.com.
  10. 10."Former Ateneo professor express 'rights' against Duterte supporters". goodfilipino.com.
  11. 11."Netizens slams former Ateneo professor on her statement for President Duterte". goodfilipino.com.