E. Valentin-Castanon
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Industry | Religion |
| Occupation | Pastor |
| Location | Frederick, MD, United States |
| Introduction | Born in Puerto Rico and educated in the public school system of the island, he came to the United States after finishing college in 1983, and have been in the U.S. ever since. Dr. Valentin-Castanon is an Elder in the United Methodist Church. He is currently serving as the Frederick District Superintendent in the Baltimore Washington Conference of the United Methodist Church. He obtained his Master in Divinity from Drew Theological Seminary in Madison, NJ. He earned his Doctor of Ministry from Wesley Theological Seminary, he obtained a Certificate in Advance Studies in Theology at St. Mary's Seminary and University-The Ecumenical Institute of Theology. Dr. Valentin-Castanon is pursuing a Ph.D. in theology from the Graduate Theological Foundation. He has worked in various ministries of the United Methodist Church in the areas of public policy, and racial justice and reconciliation. |
| Interests | Religion, Theology, Culture, Biblical Studies, Philosophy, Politics-Public Policy, Ethics |
| Favorite movies | "Lo que le paso a Santiago" and "La Guagua aerea" two powerful Puerto Rican films, "Avatar", "Harvey", "Inception" Last but not least, "The Man of Steel," "Avengers" (the series) |
| Favorite music | Latin Jazz, Jazz, Nueva Trova (which by now is Old Trova), Contemporary Christian, Salsa, Alternative Rock, etc. |
| Favorite books | Pensamiento Cristiano Revolucionario de America Latina y el Caribe." by Samuel Silva-Gotay, Gorman, "Cruciformity: Paul’s Narrative Spirituality of the Cross," "Liberating News: A Theology of Contextual Evangelization," "Inhabiting the Cruciform God: Kenosis, Justification, and Theosis in Paul's Narrative Soteriology," "Jesus and the Victory of God," |