Eric Manuel Torres is a Catholic moral theologian and bioethicist with a background in health care. Based in Melbourne, Australia, he is an Honorary Postdoctoral Associate at Catholic Theological College/University of Divinity. A registered orthoptist and nurse (non-practising), Dr. Torres is a member of the Australian Catholic Medical Association (ACMA), a lifetime member of the Society of Catholic Social Scientists (SCSS), and an associate member of Orthoptics Australia (OA).

Dr. Torres holds a Bachelor of Health Sciences and a Master of Orthoptics from La Trobe University, a Master of Nursing Science from the University of Melbourne, a Graduate Diploma of Theology, a Master of Theological Studies, and a Doctor of Philosophy from Catholic Theological College/University of Divinity, and a Graduate Certificate of Specialist Inclusive Education from Deakin University. He also holds a Certificate III in Business Administration.

Dr. Torres has published several articles in various scholarly publications, including Homiletic and Pastoral Review, the Journal of Religion and Health, and the Asia Pacific Journal of Youth Studies. Additionally, he is the author of the book, Curing and Healing: Vital Elements of Catholic Health Care, as well as its Spanish edition/translation, Curación y Sanación: Elementos Vitales de la Asistencia Sanitaria Católica, both published by En Route Books and Media.

University Appointments

Honorary Postdoctoral Associate (Catholic Theological College)