Overview
Personal profile
Carmelite priest, professor and researcher linked to the Pontificia Universidad Javeriana since 2011 and is currently assistant professor of the Department of Theology. He specializes in Systematic Theology and Spirituality. His research interests focus on spirituality, theological method, Lonergan Studies, Theological Anthropology, Eclesial Ministry, Carmelite spirituality, and social justice, and is an expert on St. Teresa of Avila. He is founder and current professor of the Carmelite Institute of Spirituality in Bogota and director of the magazine Vida espiritual, which encourages the study and promotion of Spirituality. He is also a founder and current board member of the EntreSeres Foundation, which promotes economic development in vulnerable areas of Cartagena, Colombia, through technical assistance and microcredit loans.
Education
PhD, Doctor of Theology
Award Date: 19 Nov 2011
Bachelor, Professional in Theology
Award Date: 24 Nov 2000
Bachelor, Bachelor of Theological Sciences
Award Date: 23 Feb 2000
Associated academic programs - Bogotá
- Ecclesiastical Bachelor's Degree in Theology
- Ecclesiastical Bachelor's Degree in Theology - Virtual
- Doctorate in Theology
- Ecclesiastical Bachelor's Degree in Theology
- Bachelor's Degree in Theology
- Master's Degree in Theology
- 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 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
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La pandemia que despertó a nuestra humanidad: Un diálogo entre ciencia y teología
Zurek Lequerica, J. A., Nov 2023, 1 ed. Bogotá. 81 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › peer-review
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El sentido teológico de una espiritualidad en camino: la espiritualidad de la liberación entre Puebla y Santo Domingo
Translated title of the contribution :Theological Meaning of a Spirituality on the Way: Spirituality of Liberation Theology between Puebla and Santo Domingo Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Mística en una sociedad fragmentada
Zurek Lequerica, J. A., 2014, La identidad de la mística. Fe y experiencia de Dios. 1 ed. Burgos, España : Editorial Monte Carmelo, Vol. 1. p. 679-701 22 p. N/AResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter › peer-review
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El despertar de la espiritualidad de la liberación: evolución de sus expresiones desde Medellin hasta Puebla
Estupiñán, M. Á., Hoyos Camacho, A. A., Navarro Sánchez, R. E., Rodriguez Osorio, H., Solano Pinzón, O. & Zurek Lequerica, J. A., 2013, In: Cuestiones Teológicas. 40, 94, p. 405-431 27 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Delving Into Mystical Creativity: A Dialogue on Mystical Transformation Between Bernard Lonergan and Teresa of Avila
Zurek Lequerica, J. A., 2010Research output: Thesis › Thesis doctorate
Projects
- 4 Finished
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Dinamismos de redención en la visita apostólica del Papa Francisco a Colombia. una lectura desde los aportes de Bernard Lonergan.
Neira Fernandez S.j., G. (PI), Colacios, V. A. (CoI), Parra, J. B. (CoI), De Roux Guerrero S.j., R. E. (CoI), Gil Espinosa, M. I. (CoI), TOBAR CARRISOZA, S. I. (CoI), Zurek Lequerica, J. A. (CoI) & Román Hernandez, C. E. (CoPI)
01/08/19 → 21/07/22
Project: Research
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Discernimiento de dinamismos de redención en la historia reciente de Colombia y comunicación de líneas teológico-pastorales
Neira Fernandez S.j., G. (PI), Colacios, V. A. (CoI), TOBAR CARRISOZA, S. I. (CoI), Zurek Lequerica, J. A. (CoI), Barrera, J. (CoPI), De Roux Guerrero S.j., R. E. (CoPI) & Sierra Gutierrez, F. (CoPI)
23/07/14 → 22/02/16
Project: Research
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Significación Histórica Teológica De La Espiritualidad Latinoamericana Desde Puebla Hasta Santo Domingo - Ii Fase.
Zurek Lequerica, J. A. (PI), Hoyos Camacho, A. A. (CoI), Rodriguez Osorio S.j., H. (CoI), Solano Pinzon, O. (CoI), Navarro Sanchez, R. E. (CoPI) & Díaz, J. G. (Asis)
27/03/14 → 26/09/15
Project: Research
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Espiritualidad cristiana en América Latina: evolución de sus expresiones desde Medellín hasta Puebla.
Zurek Lequerica, J. A. (PI), Hoyos Camacho, A. A. (CoI), Rodriguez Osorio S.j., H. (CoI), Solano Pinzon, O. (CoI), Navarro Sanchez, R. E. (CoPI), Delgado Sanchez, A. (Asis) & Estupiñan Medina, M. A. (Asis)
01/02/12 → 31/07/13
Project: Research