Ronnie J. Rombs

Ron Rombs serves as Associate Professor of Theology and Dean & Director of the UD Rome Program at the University of Dallas. He is based at the Eugene Constantin Rome Campus in Rome, Italy, where he oversees the Rome Program and teaches courses in theology. His office is located on the Rome campus and he holds office hours by appointment.

Dr. Rombs' educational qualifications are:

• PhD in Theology, Fordham University
• M. Phil. in Theology, Fordham University
• M.A. in Theology, Fordham University
• B.A. in Philosophy, University of St. Thomas

His research expertise lies in the intersection of early Christian thought and modern theology. He specializes in Augustinian studies, Patristics (the study of the early Church Fathers), and Byzantine Theology. Additionally, Dr. Rombs has a significant focus on twentieth-century theology, particularly the works of Joseph Ratzinger (Pope Benedict XVI), examining the continuity and development of doctrine from the early Church to contemporary Catholic thought.

As a faculty member in the Department of Theology, Dr. Rombs advises graduate students, guiding their research in areas such as Patristics, Christology, and systematic theology. His teaching portfolio includes courses like Systematic Theology I and II, Patristic/Byzantine Theology, and Christology, which form the core of graduate theological education at the University of Dallas. While specific names of his advisees are not listed, his role involves mentoring students through advanced theological research and writing.