About:
Dr. Hosffman Ospino was born in Colombia where he pursued undergraduate studies in Philosophy. He taught philosophy and religion at various academic levels and worked for the National Confederation of Catholic Education of Colombia. He holds an MA in theology with concentration in Church History and a PhD in Theology and Education from Boston College.

Dr. Ospino’s research concentrates on the dialogue between theology and culture and the impact of this interchange upon Catholic theological education, catechesis, and ministry. He has lectured nationally and internationally on these areas. He and his wife, Guadalupe, are actively involved in Hispanic Ministry in Boston.

Courses:

TM 634  Spiritual Sources of Catholic Education and Catechesis
TM 767- Hispanic Ministry Seminar
TM 717- Education of Christians: Past, Present & Future
TM 830- Religious Education, Ministry and Culture

Dr. Ospino is on research leave during the academic year 2011-2012. He is the Primary Investigator for the two-year (2011-2013) National Study of Catholic Parishes in the United States (NSCPHM). 

Recent Publications (2009-2011):

 Peter’s Catechism: Who Do You Say that I am? Why Did You Doubt? Do You Love Me?. Also in Spanish: El catecismo de Pedro: ¿Quién Dices Que Soy Yo? ¿Por Qué Dudas? ¿Me Amas? Liguori Press, 2011.

This book explores the idea of Christian discipleship in our contemporary society through the lenses of the theological virtues, faith, hope, and charity. A great resource for adult faith formation, RCIA, spirituality programs, and leadership formation initiatives in ministerial settings.

Hispanic Ministry in the Twenty-First Century: Present and Future, editor. Convivium Press, 2010.
Edited collection of essays exploring the current situation of Catholic Hispanic Ministry in the United States and proposing directions for the immediate future. The book is a one volume resource in English and Spanish. Dr. Ospino wrote the chapter on Hispanic Ministry, Religious Education, and Evangelization and co-authored the essay on Hispanic Ministry and Leadership Formation.

Catechesis, Diversity, and Culture: The Importance of (Re)Definitions (New Theology Review, 24, n. 1, February 2011)

We Remember, We Celebrate, We Believe (Catechetical Leader Magazine, 22, n. 2, July 2011)

The Eucharist: Source and Fulfillment of Catechetical Teaching (Catechetical Leader Magazine, 22, n. 1, June 2011)

Theological Horizons for a Pedagogy of Accompaniment (Religious Education, v. 105, n. 4, July-September 2010)

Facing Change (U.S. Catholic Magazine, Vol. 75, n. 6, June 2010)

The Tapestry of Life: A World Woven in Culture (Liguorian Magazine, Vol. 98, n. 8, October 2009)

Foundations for an Intercultural Philosophy of Christian Education (Religious Education,v. 104, n. 3, May-June 2009)

Entre fronteras, límites y umbrales: aproximaciones teológico-prácticas a la experiencia religiosa a partir del fenómeno migratorio/ Between Borders, Limits and Thresholds: Practical Theological Reflections on Religious Experience from the Perspective of Migration (Revista de Ciencias Religiosas, Universidad Católica Cardenal Raúl Silva Henríquez, Chile, vol. XVIII, 2009)

Forthcoming Publications:

Healing Brokenness in Multicultural Communities of Faith (Book Chapter in Healing God’s People: Practical Skills and Pastoral Approaches, edited by Thomas A. Kane)

The Bible and Catechesis (Book chapter in Camino a Emaús: The Word of God and Latino Catholics, edited by Jean-Pierre Ruiz. English and Spanish)

Vocation and Authorization of Lay Ecclesial Ministers: Lessons and Insights from Early Conversations about the Identity of the DRE (Book chapter in In the Name of the Church: Vocation and Authorization of Lay Ecclesial Ministry, edited by William J. Cahoy)