Theologian
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 Other names Tina Occupations writer theologian professor Education
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
Timeline
She became an instructor for the College of the Holy Spirit Manila from 1972 to 1979.
She was a professor and Chairperson of Theology Department at Ateneo de Manila University from 1994 to 2003.
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 was originally from Philippines . She said if she had never been in theology field, she would have been a lawyer or interior designer. She's a fan of cooking.[ 12]
She moved to the United States in 2003, after she was granted a sabbatical leave .[ 13]
As a Catholic theologian, she was known for being an outspoken critic of the Duterte government .[ 14] [ 15] [ 16]
Books
Catholic Moral Theology and Social Ethics: A New Method [ 17]
The Beast, the Harlot and the Lamb: Faith Confronts Systemic Evil [ 18]
References
^ "Integrative Conversations: The Encyclical on the Environment" . CAS News, University of Portland; 9 November 2015 .
^ "Christina Astorga, PhD" . University of Portland.
^ 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 .
^ Christina A. Astorga. "If we had Grace, we would have no Leni" . Inquirer.net, 01 June 2016.
^ "Christina Astorga" . University of Portland .
^ Maureen O'Connell. "Catholic Moral Theology & Social Ethics: A New Method by Christina A. Astorga" . Research Gate, January 2015 .
^ "Students of Jesuit University Seek Investigation of Ban on Play" . Union of Catholic Asian News .
^ Christina Astorga. "All ethics is Social Ethics: a Feminist, Liberation, And Global optic" . University of Portland, 2014 .
^ "Christina Astorga" . Berkley Center for Religion, Peace & World Affairs .
^ "Christina Astorga" . Berkley Center, Georgetown University .
^ "Dr. Astorga's Curriculum Vitae - University of Portland" (PDF) . University of Portland .
^ "Christina Astorga, PhD" . University of Portland.
^ Rachel Ramirez. "Filipino-American students share their experiences on The Bluff" . The Beacon, 02 November 2016 .
^ "Former Ateneo professor challenge President Duterte: 'WALK YOUR TALK...' " . goodfilipino.com .
^ "Former Ateneo professor express 'rights' against Duterte supporters" . goodfilipino.com .
^ "Netizens slams former Ateneo professor on her statement for President Duterte" . goodfilipino.com .
^ Astorga, Christina (December 2013). Catholic Moral Theology & Social Ethics: A New Method, book by Christina Astorga . Orbis Books. ISBN 9781626980549 .
^ "National Book Development Board, Winner, National Book Award, Theology, 1998" . National Book Development Board . Archived from the original on 2021-01-11. Retrieved 2021-01-09 .
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