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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]

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

Education

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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

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Timeline

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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

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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

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  • Catholic Moral Theology and Social Ethics: A New Method[17]
  • The Beast, the Harlot and the Lamb: Faith Confronts Systemic Evil[18]

References

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  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. ^ "Christina Astorga, PhD". University of Portland.
  13. ^ Rachel Ramirez. "Filipino-American students share their experiences on The Bluff". The Beacon, 02 November 2016.
  14. ^ "Former Ateneo professor challenge President Duterte: 'WALK YOUR TALK...'". goodfilipino.com.
  15. ^ "Former Ateneo professor express 'rights' against Duterte supporters". goodfilipino.com.
  16. ^ "Netizens slams former Ateneo professor on her statement for President Duterte". goodfilipino.com.
  17. ^ Astorga, Christina (December 2013). Catholic Moral Theology & Social Ethics: A New Method, book by Christina Astorga. Orbis Books. ISBN 9781626980549.
  18. ^ "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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