About Marcellino D’Ambrosio, PhD
Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio, also know as “Dr. Italy,” holds an MA and PhD in historical theology from Catholic University of America and is known for delivering profound Catholic truths in understandable and relevant terms. In addition to teaching for CDU, Dr. D’Ambrosio is a professor at the International Catholic University. He has also taught pastoral theology at Ave Maria University and various theology courses at the University of Dallas and Loyola College in Baltimore.
Dr. D’Ambrosio is the director of Crossroads and has been repeatedly called upon to serve as an expert commentator on Fox News’ “Geraldo Rivera At Large” and “The O’Reilly Factor.” His writing has been published in numerous Catholic publications by Our Sunday Visitor and Catholic News Service’s syndicated column “Faith Alive.” His popular book, Exploring the Catholic Church, and video course by the same name have been used in hundreds of parishes. Dr. D’Ambrosio is a New York Times best-selling author for his Guide to the Passion: 100 Questions about the Passion of the Christ.
Education:
MA Catholic University of America, Washington, DC
PhD (historical theology), Catholic University of America, Washington, DC
Area of Teaching Specialization: Theology
Course Level: Graduate
Courses Taught: THEO 503 The Catholic Theological Tradition; THEO 510 Revelation and Faith: Fundamental Theology; THEO 552 Sacraments and Liturgy; THEO 598 Holy Land: The Fifth Gospel; THEO 599 Italy: Crossroads of Christianity
