José Francisco Morales Torres
Rev. Dr. José Francisco Morales Torres is Associate Professor of Comparative Theology & Philosophy at Chicago Theological Seminary. As a historical and comparative theologian, he places historical voices into conversation with historically marginalized voices, within and beyond the Christian tradition, offering radical re-articulations of the affirmations of faith for today’s realities. His research interests include: comparative and contextual approaches to historical theology; the development of Christian doctrines; Jewish-Muslim-Christian encounters in medieval philosophy and theology; liberation theologies; and the history of Latin American and Caribbean philosophy. Thoroughly interdisciplinary in his approach, Rev. Dr. Morales weaves together comparative theology, history of thought, and philosophy (especially existentialism and phenomenology). His most recent book is Wonder as a New Starting Point for Theological Anthropology: Opened by the World (Lexington Books, 2023), which proposes a new theological anthropology informed by the experience of wonder. Rev. Dr. Morales is an ordained minister in the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). His ministry experience is broad, including congregational pastorate, advocacy, community organizing, wider denominational leadership, and education. He holds a BA from Judson University, an MDiv from McCormick Theological Seminary, and a PhD from the Claremont School of Theology. Rev. Dr. Morales is married to Rev. Daphne M. Gascot Arias, also an ordained Disciples of Christ minister, who is currently working on her PhD in Hebrew Bible. They share life and laughs with their daughters Daphne Magnolia and Yael Marie.
