Genilo, Eric Marcelo, S.J., S.T.D.
Professor of Moral Theology
Human Resources Officer
Human Resources Officer
Contact Info
San Jose Seminary
Ateneo de Manila University
Loyola Heights, Quezon City
Office: +63 (02) 426-6430 ext. 3615
Courses
- Overview of Moral Theology
- Fundamental Moral Theology
- Christian Social Ethics
- Medical/Sexual Ethics
- Just War Theory
- Moral Comprehensives Review and Exam
- Ad Audiendas Confessiones Review and Exam
Areas of Interest
- Fundamental Moral Theology,
- Sexual Ethics
- Bioethics
- Development of Moral Doctrine
- Casuistry
- Moral Principles
Education
- Bachelor of Science in Business Management, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City
- Bachelor in Sacred Theology, Loyola School of Theology, Quezon City
- Master of Arts in Theology, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City
- Licentiate in Sacred Theology, Weston Jesuit School of Theology, Massachusetts
- Doctorate in Sacred Theology, Weston Jesuit School of Theology, Massachusetts
Research and Publications
- “The Bombing of Cities and Economic Sanctions: A Comparative Moral Analysis Using the Catholic Just War Tradition.” Landas 38, no. 1 (2026): 185–200.
- “Risking Women’s Lives, Denying Women’s Experiences: CDF Statements on Sterilization in Catholic Hospitals.” In Reproduction and the Common Good: Global Perspectives from the Catholic Tradition, edited by Simeiqi He and Emily Reimer-Barry, 225–36. CTEWC Book Series 6. Eugene, OR: Pickwick Publications, 2024.
- “Entering into the Chaos of Another: Mercy and the Development of Moral Doctrine and Pastoral Practice.” In Bothering to Love: James F. Keenan’s Retrieval and Reinvention of Catholic Ethics, edited by Christopher Vogt and Kate Ward, 3–12. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2024.
- “Humanae Vitae.” In Modern Catholic Family Teaching: Commentaries and Interpretations, edited by Jacob M. Kohlhaas and Mary M. Doyle Roche, 127–35. Washington, DC: Georgetown University Press, 2024.
- “Fiducia Supplicans as a Life-Giving Declaration.” Tinig Loyola 25 (2023–24): 42–45.
- “L’accoglienza di Amoris laetitia nelle Filippine.” In Pratiche pastorali, esperienze di vita e teologia morale, edited by Maurizio Chiodi and Miguel Yáñez. Milan: San Paolo, 2023.
- “Illusions of Influence: Clerical Partisan Engagement during the 2022 Elections.” Loyola Papers 1, no. 1 (2023): 1–25.
- “The Filipino Family and Health Care Decision-Making at the End of Life.” Concilium 2021, no. 5: 77–85.
- “A Catholic Vote or a Conscience Vote?” In Signs of the Times: Our World through the Lens of Vatican II, edited by Lourdes Didith Mendoza-Rivera and Eleanor Dionisio, 22–29. Quezon City: John J. Carroll Institute on Church and Social Issues, 2021.
- “The Philippine Church and Politics: A Call for Consistency.” Asian Horizons 14, no. 4 (December 2020): 874–86.
- “Public Discourse in a Divided Society.” In Building Bridges in Sarajevo: The Plenary Papers from CTEWC 2018, edited by Kristin Heyer et al., 151–54. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2019.
- “Called to Protect Human Life.” World Mission 29, no. 315 (September 2017): 14–17.
- “Ford, John Cuthbert, SJ (1902–1989).” In The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the Jesuits, edited by Thomas Worcester, 301–2. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2017.
- “Ethics.” In The Cambridge Encyclopedia of the Jesuits, edited by Thomas Worcester, 288–89. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2017.
- “Church Power and the Reproductive Health Debate in the Philippines.” In Doing Asian Theological Ethics in a Cross-Cultural and Interreligious Context, edited by Yiu Sing Lucas Chan, James F. Keenan, and Shaji George Kochuthara, 1044–55. Bangalore: Dharmaram Publications, 2016.
- “Epilogue: The Church of PCP II after the RH Bill Debate.” In The Second Plenary Council of the Philippines: Quo Vadis? edited by Eric Genilo et al., 169–89. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press, 2016.
- “Public Officers as Conscientious Objectors: Consequences to Reproductive Health in the Philippines.” In Conscience and Catholicism: Rights, Responsibilities, and Institutional Responses, edited by David E. DeCosse and Kristin Heyer, 111–25. Maryknoll, NY: Orbis Books, 2015.
- “The Catholic Church and the Reproductive Health Bill Debate: The Philippine Experience.” Heythrop Journal 55, no. 6 (2014): 1044–55.
- “Bishops and the Reproductive Health Bill.” Concilium 2014, no. 2: 125–30.
- “The Role of Moral Theology in Formation for Ministry.” Saengtham Journal 35, no. 4 (2011): 1–9.
- “Integrating Faith with Morals: The Challenge of Renewing Filipino Theological Ethics.” In Transformative Theological Ethics: East Asian Contexts, edited by Agnes M. Brazal et al., 9–27. Quezon City: Ateneo de Manila University Press, 2010.
- “Crossing the Line: Church Use of Political Threats against Pro-RH Bill Legislators.” Hapag 7, no. 1 (2010): 63–77.
- “A New Paradigm: Amending the Reproductive Health Bill.” Landas 23, no. 1 (2009): 114–21.
- “Population, Birth Regulation, and the Catholic Moral Tradition.” In A Balancing Act: Social and Catholic Perspectives on Population and Development, edited by Lourdes Didith Mendoza-Rivera. Manila: John J. Carroll Institute on Church and Social Issues and Philippine Center for Population and Development, 2007.
- John Cuthbert Ford: Moral Theologian at the End of the Manualist Era. Washington, DC: Georgetown University Press, 2007.
- “Ethical Perspective: Reaction Paper to Presentation on Ecology and Population at the International Congress on Bioethics.” In Celebrating the Gospel of Life: Basic Issues in Bioethics, proceedings of the International Congress on Bioethics, Manila, December 5–7, 2005.