Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley: Eduardo Fernández

Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Ministry
B.A., Loyola University of the South; M.A., University of Texas at Austin, Department of Latin American Studies; M.Div., Jesuit School of Theology at Berkeley; S.T.L., S.T.D., Gregorian Pontifical University

Phone: (510) 549-5026
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Download a syllabus for the following course:
STFT 4231: Black & Latino Theological Sem (taught with Chisholm)
STRS 2553: Sacraments In Latino Context
RSFT 2192: Latino Religious Expressions

"One of the aspects of teaching here I most prize is the diversity I find in the classroom. Although this variety of backgrounds, vocations and denominations used to seem intimidating to me, my students are gradually teaching me to broaden my horizons and trust what I bring into the classroom. Furthermore, the sacrifices they make to come here keep me humble."

Fr. Fernández approaches his teaching methodology with a view to what his students will enjoy, how they will receive their studies most effectively, what different mediums will help them integrate their studies with practice. He often invites relevant guest speakers to talk to his classes, and believes very strongly in incorporating media into the learning process, especially when it pertains to religious expression.

As Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology and Ministry at the Jesuit School, Fr. Fernández teaches such courses as Church, Mission and Cultures; Hispanic Theology Seminar; Hispanic Religious Expressions; and Mestizo Spirituality and Art. He specializes in Latino theology, Mexican and Southwestern history, social justice and inculturation and the celebration of the sacraments in multicultural contexts.

In addition to teaching, Fr. Fernández recently served as president of the Academy of Catholic Hispanic Theologians of the United States (ACHTUS) and has authored several books, including La Cosecha: Harvesting Contemporary U.S. Hispanic Theology (Collegeville: Michael Glazer, 2000) and U.S. Catholic Hispanic Trends and Works (University of Scranton Press, 2002) with Kenneth Davis and Veronica Mendez. He has also published articles for theological publications and collaborates with several local diocesan lay institutes.