The World We Can See:On Discerning God's Vision
José R. Irizarry

Using biological processes of human vision as an analogy, Rev. Dr. José Irizarry lifts up the expansive vision God has for us.

Dr. José R. Irizarry serves as the 10th President of Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary and Professor of Practical Theology.  Before that appointment, Irizarry served as Vice President of Education at the Board of Pensions of the Presbyterian Church (USA).



For the last 20 years, Irizarry has occupied academic administration positions as Program Director, Dean, and acting President. An ordained Minister of the PC(USA), he holds degrees from the University of Puerto Rico (BA), McCormick Theological Seminary (MDiv), and Northwestern University (PhD), as well as professional certificates from Boston University (PFr) and Cornell University (CPm). As a scholar in the field of religious education and intercultural relations, he has traveled internationally to lead seminars and conduct research.
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