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The faculty of the Department is committed and specialized in their areas of study, which will motivate you and inspire you to fulfill the plans that God has for you.
Efraín Velázquez
PhD, ABD, Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary
Department Chair
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efrainv@uaa.edu
787.834.9595 Ext. 2220
Obed Jiménez
PhD ABD, Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary
Associate Professor
ojimenez@uaa.edu
Ext. 2309
Javier Díaz
PhD Candidate, Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary
Associate Professor
jdiaz@uaa.edu
Ext. 2258
Eric Del Valle
PhD Candidate, Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary
Associate Professor
ericdelvalle@uaa.edu
Ext. 2232
The Applied Theology classes are mostly taught by specialists: Ramón Araújo (DMin), Pedro Canales (DMin), Efrén Pagán (DMin), and Francisco J. Vega (DMin). We also have the privilege of experienced pastors and church leaders who teach other classes: Wanda Acevedo, Juan P. Calisto, Pedro Fernandez, Miguel Muñóz, Oreste Natera and David Rodríguez.
We are committed to provide you with opportunities to experience the Gospel message as your faith matures. We seek to develop your communication skills grounded on a solid scriptural base, inspiring you to use your gifts in the plethora of leadership opportunities offered by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Our Theology Program offers two degrees:
Some of our graduates are in parish ministry, chaplain, teaching, and evangelism, while others have continued graduate studies in ministry, theology, biblical studies. Anyone with a global vision will recognize that there is plenty of opportunity for ministerial services around the world.
Our theology students may continue graduate studies in:
Graduates from our department have embarked in many directions as the Lord has led them. Some of them pastor churches in urban and rural areas of Puerto Rico and the United States. These are our most precious alumni, the spear heads of ministerial work. The Lord has lead others to church administration, from the General Conference to local Conferences. A select group of alumni have contributed to research and to scholarship programs. The world’s Director of Biblical Research of the SDA Church, the Academic Dean of the Inter american Division Seminary, professors that teach in the Seventh-day Theological Seminary in Andrews University, Loma Linda University, Pacific Union College, Montemorelos University, Notre Dame and other institutions of higher learning to name a few.