Melody V. Escobar
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Baylor Collaborative on Faith & Disability
Current Position: Postdoctoral Research Associate, Baylor Collaborative on Faith & Disability
Hometown: San Antonio, TX
Graduation Year: May 2022
Current Academic Pursuits: Professor Escobar’s current academic pursuits include ethnographic research in Christian spirituality and practical theology, innovative models of ministry and curricula promoting inclusion and belonging, mysticism, religion and disability, and eco-justice. Her book Revelations of Divine Care: Disability, Spirituality, and Mutual Flourishing (Baylor University Press, Studies in Religion, Theology, and Disability Series) is out now.
“Oblate provided the ideal contemplative space and academic rigor I was seeking to explore research aligned with my spiritual path and justice initiatives. I had the privilege of learning with distinguished scholars, nationally and internationally recognized, and building lasting friendships with colleagues who continue to support my post-doc endeavors. The Oblate community and mission of “leaving nothing undared for the Gospel” remain an integral part of my spirituality and academic life.”