Albino Barrera

Albino Barrera, O.P., serves as Professor of Theology at Providence College, based in Accinno Hall 206B with contact details including phone (401)865-2609 and email abarrera@providence.edu. His academic profile uniquely integrates theological scholarship with economic analysis, positioning him at the intersection of faith-based ethical discourse and economic theory.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Economics from Yale University (1988)
• Theological studies at the Pontifical Faculty of the Immaculate Conception (1994)

Professor Barrera's research centers on biblical foundations for economic ethics, Catholic social teaching regarding economic justice, and moral implications of scarcity/compulsion in economic systems. His work critically engages scriptural texts and papal encyclicals to construct ethical frameworks addressing contemporary economic challenges, emphasizing Christianity's role in economic morality.

Publication analysis reveals a consistent scholarly trajectory from foundational explorations of economic compulsion (2005) toward comprehensive biblical ethics frameworks (2013). His works demonstrate how theological perspectives critically inform economic theory, particularly through Catholic social teaching lenses, with recurring themes of scriptural interpretation applied to modern economic justice issues.

No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials.

Professional service includes committee membership in 2014. The source text contains no references to research grants, student advising activities, or laboratory affiliations.