Loyola Studies is an open-access scholarly book series published by the Loyola School of Theology, with an address at the Ateneo de Manila University, Katipunan Ave., Loyola Heights, Quezon City, Philippines, Tel. No. (63 2) 8426-6430. Published annually, it features outstanding student doctoral dissertations defended at the School. The series showcases original theological research and advances theological scholarship in Asia and beyond.

The series provides a platform for significant doctoral research and makes these scholarly contributions accessible to the wider academic and ecclesial community.

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Loyola Studies is not responsible for statements and opinions expressed in the series. Such statements and opinions are the authors’ own and do not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editors.