"From the Gospel of Joy to the Joy of the Gospel"
Javier Miguel Galvez (Philippines)
Master of Arts in Theological Studies
Adviser: Bro. Joaquin Yap, Jr., S.W., D.Phil.
Abstract:
“The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus” (EG 1). This thesis explores the concept of the joy of the gospel beginning with a look at the tradition of joy in the Old Testament, then the gospel of joy proclaimed by Jesus Christ, and finally the joy of the gospel in Pope Francis’ 2013 apostolic exhortation Evangelii Gaudium.
Final Defense:
Date of Oral Defense: April 25, 2016
Board of Examiners: Markus Locker, Ph.D. (Principal Examiner), Fr. Manuel Montesclaros, S.J., S.S.L., and Michael Demetrius H. Asis, Ph.D
Proposal Defense:
September 24, 2014 (Wednesday), 2:30 pm, Tipanan ni San Ignacio, Second Floor of LST
Board of Examiners: Fr. Manuel Montesclaros S.J.,S.S.L., Fr. Herbert Schneider,S.J. S.T.D. and Joaquin Yap, S.W.,D.Phil. (Adviser).