Our distinguished faculty foster academic excellence by inspiring our students to explore the riches of the Catholic theological tradition and the complex ways in which faith finds a home in the many cultures of our global context. As leading voices in their respective areas of theology, our faculty conduct research and regularly publish in their fields. Faculty at JST are also caring mentors whose goal is to aid each student's spiritual and professional development.
Dean of the Jesuit School of Theology
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Dean / Professor of TheologyDean Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator, S.J., is an internationally esteemed leader, having most recently finished serving as the president of the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar. He is a prolific theologian, author, and speaker on many important topics relevant to our current moment, including leadership, increasing the inclusion and role of women in the Church, ecological stewardship, and human rights and dignity. As an influential Jesuit thinker and one of the most important international theological voices of our moment, Dean Orobator brings passion and vision to the ongoing work of JST-SCU.
Professor of Religion and Society and Ignacio Ellacuria Professor for Jesuit Studies Endowed Chair
Thomas E. Bertelsen, Jr. Professor of Art History and Religion
Senior Lecturer in Systematic Theology / Vice President for Mission and Ministry at Santa Clara University
Associate Professor of Christology and Cultures and Dwan Family Endowed Chair in Ecumenical and Interfaith Dialogue
Assistant Professor of New Testament
Professor of Old Testament Studies and Joseph S. Alemany Endowed Chair for Santa Clara University
Associate Professor of Liturgical and Sacramental Theology
Assistant Professor of Hebrew Bible & Old Testament Studies
Associate Professor of Historical and Systematic Theology
MTS and Writing Program Director
Adjunct Lecturer in Canon Law
Adjunct Lecturer in Christian Spirituality and Former Director Women of Wisdom and Action Initiative
Professor Emerita of Moral Theology
Associate Professor Emeritus of Historical and Systematic Theology
Senior Lecturer Emeritus in Spirituality
Professor Emeritus of Social Ethics
Associate Professor Emeritus of New Testament
Professor Emerita of New Testament Studies and Christian Spirituality