Professor Eduardo López Hortelano is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Theology at Comillas Pontifical University, specifically within the Department of Moral Theology and Praxis of Christian Life. A Jesuit priest, he has been actively teaching at the university for nine years and is deeply engaged in research related to Ignatian spirituality, the history of the Society of Jesus, and medieval literature and spirituality. His academic journey began with a degree in Primary Education from the University of Barcelona, followed by a Bachelor of Humanities from Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona. After two years of teaching at non-university levels, he pursued theological studies at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome, where he earned his Bachelor of Theology. He continued his education at the Centre Sèvres (Jesuit Faculties of Paris), obtaining a degree in Fundamental and Dogmatic Theology. In 2013-2014, he completed an Ignatian Master's Degree at Comillas Pontifical University, and in 2016, he defended his doctoral thesis on imagination in Ignatian spirituality. Professor López Hortelano's research centers on Ignatian spirituality, particularly focusing on the role of imagination and visual elements within spiritual practices. His work explores the connections between medieval literature, Christian mysticism, and contemporary spiritual formation. He has made significant contributions to understanding how Ignatius of Loyola's Spiritual Exercises can be applied in modern contexts, examining themes of prayer, discernment, and the transformative power of spiritual practices. His scholarship bridges historical analysis with practical theological application, offering insights into both the academic study of spirituality and its lived experience. His extensive publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on Ignatian spirituality, theological aesthetics, and the intersection of visual culture with religious experience. Recent works explore the visual dimension of Trinitarian theology, the application of Ignatian principles to ordained ministry, and the historical context of Jesuit missionaries in Latin America. His scholarship reveals a deep engagement with both primary Ignatian texts and their contemporary relevance, showing particular interest in how spiritual practices can address modern challenges of vulnerability, freedom, and discernment. ANECA Certification - Assistant Doctor Professor (2022) ANECA Certification - Contracted Doctor Professor (2022) ANECA Certification - Professor of Private University (2022) Sexenio Campo 11 - Philosophy, Philology and Linguistics (2017-2022) With nine years of teaching experience at Comillas Pontifical University, Professor López Hortelano has instructed numerous courses related to spiritual theology, Ignatian spirituality, and Christian ethics. His teaching portfolio includes subjects such as 'Spiritual Theology and Priesthood,' 'Systematic Spiritual Theology,' 'The Praxis of Ignatian Spirituality,' and 'Discernment and election in the second week.' His pedagogical approach reflects his research interests, emphasizing the integration of theological understanding with spiritual practice. Professor López Hortelano is actively involved in the University Institute of Spirituality, where he contributes to research projects exploring the historical and contemporary dimensions of Christian spirituality. His work connects with broader scholarly conversations about the role of religious experience in modern society, particularly through the lens of Ignatian spiritual practices and their capacity to address contemporary spiritual needs.
