Alberto Descalzo

Dr. Alberto Descalzo is an Associate Professor of Spanish at Franciscan University. He holds a Ph.D. in Spanish Philology from the University of Salamanca (Spain), along with advanced degrees in theology and pedagogy. His research focuses on medieval Spanish preaching arts, comparative rhetorical traditions, and Cervantes' Don Quixote. He has published seminal works analyzing medieval sermon structures and the historical context of chivalric literature.

Education:

• Ph.D., Spanish Philology – University of Salamanca
• M.A., Spanish Philology – University of Salamanca
• Licenciatura, Spanish Philology – University of Salamanca
• Theology Pontifical Certificate – University of Salamanca

His professional contributions include a 2005 academic initiative at the Embassy of Spain's Washington, DC office, delivering a course on Cervantes' legacy to high school teachers. Fluent in multiple Romance languages and classical languages (Latin/Greek), he maintains active scholarly engagement with medieval Iberian manuscripts and religious rhetoric.