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Dr. Melanio L. Leal 

Associate Professorial Lecturer

Educational Background

AB Philosophy
M.A. in Religious Studies
PhD in Applied Theology

Dr. Melanio L. Leal’s work and research contributions demonstrate his commitment to theological education and community engagement. His 35 years of teaching is marked by dedication, loyalty, diligence and commitment.

Curriculum Vitae

Melanio L. Leal finished his dissertation on Eschatology for a doctoral degree in Applied Theology from the De La Salle University, Manila. He obtained his Master of Arts in Religious Studies from the Maryhill School of Theology, Quezon City (Cum Laude). He is a Full Professor of the Theology Department of the College of Arts and Sciences, San Beda University, Manila at the same time, Associate Professorial lecturer III at the Department of Theology and Religious Education (DTRE) of De La Salle University, Manila. His interest is in Missiology and Systematic Theology. He is the General Manager of the Watch Tower Security and Investigation Agency. He is also a Commissioned Officer in the Armed Forces of the Philippines Reserve Command.

Research Interest

  • Systematic Theology
  • Applied Theology 
  • Eschatology
  • Security Matters

Selected Publications

  • Leal, M. L. (2020). Re-aligning the concept of spirituality in the midst of COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Public Health, 44(4), e598-e599.
  • Leal, M. L., & Cordero, D. A., Jr. (2019). In the line of duty: A response to the clamor of public trust through a cooperative, honest and considerate attitude towards the government. Journal of Public Health, 43(3), e509-e510.
  • Cordero, D. A., Jr., & Leal, M. L. (2022). When Faith and Health Collide: Expressions of Faith Over the Dangers of COVID-19 by Selected Flagellants in the Philippines. Journal of Religion and Health, 63(5), 4005-4023.
  • Leal, M. L. (2020). Moral obligation or moral imposition: Which moral system works better during COVID-19 pandemic? Journal of Public Health, 44(4), e635-e636.
  • Leal, M. L. (2022). Everyone in action: addressing inequality through coordination. Journal of Public Health, 47(2), e230-e230.
  • Tutor, J. B., & Leal, M. L. (2020). The egg or the hen: the unending debate between population health and economic growth. Journal of Public Health, 45(2), e390-e390.
  • Leal, M. L. (2020). Public health and economic development: the case of Medicaid. Journal of Public Health, 45(2), e386-e386.
  • Cordero, D., Jr., Leal, M., & Corpuz, J. C. (2021). The unwavering faith of Filipino catholic workers in Macau: Personal narratives of motivation amid distant employment. The International Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Society, 11(1), 155.
  • Leal, M. L. (2019). Contextualizing Laudato si in the Philippines: Environmental Problem in Purok 1A, Hapay na Mangga, Barangay Dolores, Taytay, Rizal. Bedan Research Journal, 4(1), 176-190.
  • Leal, M. L. (2020). Public health at the precipice: How Australia is responding to the economic growth barrier. Journal of Public Health, 45(3), e598-e598.
  • Leal, M. L. (2020). Mediating peace in times of war: A public health concern. Journal of Public Health, 45(1), e156-e156.
  • Tutor, J. B., & Leal, M. L. (2020). What, then, after the COVID-19 pandemic? Toward a resilient nation, a better future. Journal of Public Health, 44(4), e650-e651.
  • Leal, M. L. (2020). Nexus of eidos: One world against COVID-19. Journal of Public Health, 44(4), e629-e629.

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