Our distinguished faculty foster academic excellence by inspiring our students to explore the riches of the Catholic theological tradition and the complex ways in which faith finds a home in the many cultures of our global context. As leading voices in their respective areas of theology, our faculty conduct research and regularly publish in their fields. Faculty at JST are also caring mentors whose goal is to aid each student's spiritual and professional development. To view faculty grouped by areas of expertise, follow this link.
Dean of the Jesuit School of Theology
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Dean / Professor of Theology
Dean Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator, S.J., is an internationally esteemed leader, having most recently finished serving as the president of the Jesuit Conference of Africa and Madagascar. He is a prolific theologian, author, and speaker on many important topics relevant to our current moment, including leadership, increasing the inclusion and role of women in the Church, ecological stewardship, and human rights and dignity. As an influential Jesuit thinker and one of the most important international theological voices of our moment, Dean Orobator brings passion and vision to the ongoing work of JST-SCU.


Professor of Religion and Society and Ignacio Ellacuria Professor for Jesuit Studies Endowed Chair

Thomas E. Bertelsen, Jr. Professor of Art History and Religion

Assistant Professor of New Testament



Professor of Old Testament Studies and Joseph S. Alemany Endowed Chair for Santa Clara University





Professor of the Practice in Ignatian Spirituality

Associate Professor of Historical and Systematic Theology


Associate Professor and Interim Director of the Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries



Adjunct Lecturer in Christian Spirituality

Adjunct Lecturer in Christian Spirituality

Adjunct Lecturer in Canon Law


Adjunct Lecturer in Christian Spirituality and Former Director Women of Wisdom and Action Initiative

Senior Lecturer Emerita in Systematic Theology

Professor Emerita of Moral Theology

Associate Professor Emeritus of Historical and Systematic Theology

Associate Professor Emeritus of Liturgical and Sacramental Theology

Senior Lecturer Emeritus in Spirituality

Professor Emeritus of Social Ethics

Associate Professor Emeritus of New Testament

Professor Emerita of New Testament Studies and Christian Spirituality