Michael Amaladoss, S.J.

Michael Amaladoss, S.J., is a well-known Jesuit theologian from Tamil Nadu, South India. He was the Director of the Institute of Dialogue with Cultures and Religions and a professor of theology at Vidyajyoti College of Theology in Delhi.

He was visiting professor in various theological institutes in Manila, Thailand, Paris, Bruxelles, Louvain, Berkeley, Washington D.C., and Cincinnati. He was President of the International Association of Mission Studies. His special theological interests are Indian theology and spirituality, and the dialogue between the Gospel and culture and the religions. From 1983–1995, he was one of the four General Assistants to the Superior General of the Jesuits and was responsible for matters regarding evangelization, the inculturation of the faith, and ecumenical and interreligious dialogue. He is author of numerous articles and books.