Fellipe do Vale

Fellipe do Vale serves as Department Chair and Assistant Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (TEDS), part of Trinity International University, since 2021. His scholarly work bridges theological reflection with contemporary cultural analysis, emphasizing how Christian doctrine informs human identity and social structures.

Academic Background:

• BA, Calvin University
• MA, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
• MA, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
• PhD, Southern Methodist University

Dr. do Vale's research centers on theological anthropology and moral theology, with concentrated expertise in gender studies, political theology, and race theory through an eschatological lens. He examines how Augustinian and Cappadocian frameworks interact with modern identity politics, arguing that the gospel of grace fundamentally reshapes human embodiment and social relationships. His work consistently connects historical theological traditions to urgent contemporary questions about human dignity and communal flourishing.

Analysis of his publications reveals a cohesive trajectory exploring identity formation through Christological and pneumatological frameworks. His scholarship demonstrates rigorous engagement with patristic sources while addressing modern debates on gender, race, and political theology. The 2023 monograph Gender as Love synthesizes these threads into a comprehensive theological account of human identity.

Professional Recognition:

• Emerging Public Intellectual award (2023) from Redeemer University
• Colin Gunton Memorial Essay Prize (2018)

Dr. do Vale actively contributes to scholarly communities through memberships in the Evangelical Theological Society, American Academy of Religion, Hispanic Theological Initiative, Society of Christian Philosophers, and Institute for Biblical Research. While no formal advising relationships or grant-funded projects are documented in available sources, his pedagogical approach emphasizes integrating theological education with practical ministry formation. His research continues to develop intersections between systematic theology and contemporary identity discourse within ecclesial contexts.