Contact Information:
Email: ospinoho@bc.edu
Office Phone: 617-552-0119
Address:
Boston College
School of Theology and Ministry
140 Commonwealth Ave.
Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Areas of Interest:
Theological Education, Religious Education, U.S. Latino/a Theology, Multicultural Studies, Pastoral/Practical Theology, Hispanic Ministry.
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 M.A. in Theology with concentration in Church History and a Ph.D. 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 830- Religious Education, Ministry and Culture
Fall 2009
TM 767- Hispanic Ministry Seminar I: Pastoral Dimensions
TM 816- Sharing Faith in Religious Education & Pastoral Ministry
Spring 2010
TM 717- Education of Christians: Past, Present & Future
Recent Publications:
Hispanic Ministry in the Twenty-First Century: Present and Future, editor. (Convivium Press, forthcoming 2010)
An edited collection of essays exploring the current situation of Catholic Hispanic Ministry in the United States and proposing directions for the immediate future. This work is the result of a national symposium on Hispanic Ministry held at Boston College in June 2009. The book will be published in English and Spanish.
Reflections on Pedagogy and the Public Dimension of U.S. Latino Catholic Theological Reflection (Journal of Hispanic/Latino Theology, forthcoming)
A reflection on the urgency of fostering a more dynamic relationship between U.S. Latino theological reflection and religious education scholarship in order to strengthen the public dimensions of both.
Entre fronteras, limites y umbrales: aproximaciones teologico-practicas a la experiencia religiosa a partir del fenomeno migratorio/ Between Borders, Limits and Thresholds: Practical Theological Reflections on Religious Experinence from the Perspective of Migration (Revista de Ciencias Religiosas, Universidad Catolica Cardenal Raul Silva Henriquez, Chile, vol. XVIII, 2009)
An exercise of theological reflection exploring how Hispanic migrants living in the United States continuously reshape their understanding about God, human person, and church in light of the uniqueness of their own experience.
Foundations for an Intercultural Philosophy of Christian Education (Religious Education,v. 104, n. 3, May-June 2009)
This essay proposes a number of foundational principles that seek to establish a solid platform for a philosophy of Christian education that is culturally responsive and responsible and responds to the challenges of educating Christians in culturally diverse contexts.
Rethinking the Urban Parish in Light of the New Catholicity (New Theology Review, 21, n. 1, February 2008)
Winner of the New Theology Review Essay Award in Theological Reflection 2007.
An increasing number of Catholic parishes across the United States serve several communities that claim culture and language as an important aspect of their identity. Many of these parishes are located in urban centers. This theological reflection proposes a number of insights into imagining the urban parish as “community of communities,” rather than merely a canonical unit within the Church’s organization. A great resource for urban ministers.
Educating Christians to Confront Racism (Journal of Catholic Social Thought 3 n. 1 Winter 06)
An edited version of a contribution to the "Catholic Social Teaching on Racism" conference held at Villanova University in November of 2004. This article discusses the issue of racism in the structures of Catholic theological education in the United States and describes various educational programs that can be implemented with faculty, administrators, and students in the college community.
Latino Catholics in New England In Andres Torres (ed) Latino New England: Trends and Issues. (Philadelphia, PA: Temple University Press, 2006).
This chapter raises awareness about the growing presence of Latino/a Catholics in New England and explores the contributions and challenges that this diverse community adds to the Catholic experience in this part of the country.