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Personal profile
Edgar Antonio López López joined the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in 1996 and is currently a full professor at the Faculty of Theology.
He has participated in several Participatory Action Research projects, as well as in various national and international initiatives in Popular Bible Reading, Intercultural Bible Reading, and Contextual Bible Reading.
As part of his research work, he has accompanied groups of victims of the armed conflict in the Colombian departments of Sucre, Córdoba, Chocó, and Valle del Cauca. He has also supported grassroots organizations in some areas south of Bogotá and groups of women victims of gender violence in different parts of Colombia.
His main areas of research are hermeneutics, ethics, action theology, socioeconomic theological ethics, political theology, political philosophy, nonviolence, and peace education.
Education
PhD, Doctor of Theology
Award Date: 22 May 2009
Master, Theologian
Award Date: 01 Feb 2001
Master, Master in Philosophy
Award Date: 01 Oct 1997
Bachelor, Graduate in Philosophy and History
Award Date: 01 Sep 1995
Bachelor, Diploma in Philosophy
Award Date: 01 Jan 1993
Category in the National Science System 2024
- Asociado
Associated academic programs - Bogotá
- Ecclesiastical Bachelor's Degree in Theology
- Social Communication
- Doctorate in Theology
- Electronic Engineering
- Ecclesiastical Bachelor's Degree in Theology
- Bachelor's Degree in Modern Languages with an Emphasis on English and French
- Master's Degree in Bioethics
- Master's Degree in Theology
- Medicine
- Theology
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 5 Gender Equality -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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El Centro de Formación y Desarrollo Creativa: Una experiencia comunitaria de economía solidaria al servicio de las mujeres del departamento del Atlántico (Colombia)
López, E. A., Marina Coronado , S. & Mayelis Cohen, M., 15 Aug 2025, Aldeas: Repensando la economía desde lo comunitario. Becerril, J. & Brasileiro, E. (eds.). México: Instituto Mexicano de Doctrina Social Cristiana, p. 139-171 32 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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El método de la escucha: Aplicación en la investigación territorial con enfoque comunitario y participativo
López, E. A. & Campos Pinochet, F., 15 Aug 2025, Aldeas: repensando la economía desde lo comunitario. Becerril, J. & Brasileiro, E. (eds.). México: Instituto Mexicano de Doctrina Social Cristiana, p. 49-55 6 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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La redención de un pasado lleno de presente
López, E. A. L. & Restrepo, J. F. C., Sep 2025, Memoria y justicia: Aproximaciones teológicas al informe de la comisión de la verdad. López López, E. A. & Castrillón Restrepo, J. F. (eds.). Bogotá,D.C.: Editorial Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, p. 47-62 16 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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Ley y verdad: El humanismo de la praxis
López López, E. A. & Castrillón Restrepo, J. F., Sep 2025, Memoria y justicia: Aproximaciones teológicas al informe de la comisión de la verdad. López López, E. A. & Castrillón Restrepo, J. F. (eds.). Bogotá,D.C.: Editorial Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, p. 163-180 18 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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La Hermenéutica bíblica Latinoamericana en Colombia: Cuatro pioneros
Cardona Ramírez, H. D., Montaño Vélez, C., Lopez Lopez, E. A. & Noratto Gutierrez, J. A., 15 Nov 2024, 1 ed. Bogotá: Pontificia Universidad Javeriana. 252 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
Projects
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Theology, justice, reconciliation and peacebuilding in Colombia.
López, E. A. (PI)
01/08/23 → 30/12/23
Project: Research
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Peregrinaje de justicia y paz. Cuatro comunidades vulnerables de Colombia en el camino hacia la reconciliación
Meza-Rueda, J. L. (PI), Andrade Quiroz, A. T. (CoI), Escalante Molina, L. A. (CoI), López, E. A. (CoI), Ramírez Tamayo, N. (CoI), Vergara Hoyos, J. V. (CoI), Martinez Villamil, M. E. (Ases) & Solano Pinzon, O. (Ases)
01/01/23 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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Contextual Bible Reading and Intercultural Bible Reading. Four Colombian experiences.
López, E. A. (Other)
03/11/21 → 02/05/22
Project: Research
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La Hermenéutica Bíblica Latinoamericana en Colombia: cuatro biblistas pioneros
Cardona, H. (PI), López, E. A. (CoI), Montaño-Vélez, C. (CoI) & Noratto Gutierrez, J. A. (CoI)
03/11/20 → 02/05/22
Project: Research
Activities
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Simposio La teología ante algunos problemas sociales en Colombia
Casas Ramirez, J. A. (Organizer), Lopez Lopez, E. A. (Organizer), Reyes Fonseca, J. O. (Organizer) & Suarez Medina, G. A. (Organizer)
22 Aug 2024Activity: Participating in or organizing an event › Organizing a conference, workshop, ...
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Documental 'La Trocha. La Casa de la Paz. Nuestras voces y experiencias de reincorporación' [Programa: Bitácora]
Santamaria Rodriguez, J. E. & López, E. A.
18/03/25
1 Media contribution
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Some Resources from the Margins to Center Nonviolence in Catholic Social Teaching
14/03/25
1 Media contribution
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Documental 'La Trocha - La Casa de la Paz. Nuestras voces y experiencias de reincorporación'
Santamaria Rodriguez, J. E., López, E. A. & Galvis Cristancho, L. E.
04/12/24
1 Media contribution
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La opción preferencial por el pobre como experiencia liberadora en la Teología de Gustavo Gutiérrez
10/11/24
1 Media contribution
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Pax Christi Seminars on 'The Power of Active Nonviolence'
17/10/24
1 item of Media coverage
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