Fr. Dempsey Rosales Acosta Fr. Dempsey Rosales Acosta Interim President
Theology
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Rev. Dempsey Rosales-Acosta’s areas of research include Hebrew semantics, considering the theories of cognitive semantics. The biblical exegesis from the Hebrew and Greek texts is an essential dimension of his research in order to apply the Latino/a hermeneutics in order to see the diverse echoes of the word of God manifested in the diverse loci theologici of our modern times. He can speak on Catholic theological issues: abortion, matrimony, immigration, and social justice.

Areas of Expertise
Biblical theology, exegesis, Hebrew semantics, Deuteronomistic history

Degrees

  • Doctor of Sacred Theology - Biblical Studies - Pontifical Gregorian University (2009)
  • Licentiate - License in Science in Holy Scripture (SSL) - Pontifical Biblicum Institute (2004)
  • Bachelor of Theology - Theology - Pontifical Gregorian University (1998)
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