Victor C. Gavino
- Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) – University of the Philippines
- Master of Science (Food Science) – University of Minnesota
- PhD (Physiological Chemistry) – Ohio State University
- Post-Doctoral Research – University of California-Davis; Université de Montréal
- Bachelor of Theology – McGill University
- Master of Divinity – Montreal School of Theology & Presbyterian College
- Master of Sacred Theology – McGill University
PhD candidate (Religious Studies) – McGill University, Montreal
After many years away from formal study, I find myself once again a postgraduate student—this time pursuing a PhD in the School of Religious Studies under the guidance of Professor Ian Henderson, McGill University.
My research lies at the meeting point of New Testament / Early Christianity and Leadership a place where ancient texts and contemporary questions speak to one another in surprising ways. Returning to academic work after decades since my first PhD in Physiological Chemistry feels both humbling and deeply hopeful. I carry into this new field the sense that learning itself is a form of discipleship—an act of listening, of patience, of trust.
At this stage of life, I pray for the clarity, discipline, and grace to do this work well, and to offer something meaningful to the wider conversation. Whatever I am able to contribute, I hope it reflects both the curiosity of a lifelong learner and the quiet faith that has shaped every chapter of my journey.
This is a season of life when the stories run deep and the road ahead still feels wide open. After decades of learning, teaching, and walking with people, I find myself looking forward with the same curiosity that carried me through all those earlier chapters.
This space reflects where I am in life now: shaped by years of experience, a clearer sense of what matters, and a growing appreciation for the quieter moments. It’s a place to gather the stories, questions, and small discoveries that continue to shape me. My long standing curiosity about theology and science naturally finds its way in here too, not as formal study, but as a steady, thoughtful thread in how I reflect on the world. Nothing is rushed or polished for effect; it’s simply an honest record of what I’ve learned, what I’m noticing, and what I’m still exploring as life keeps unfolding.
I’ve always seen the world through two lenses that, for me, have never been in conflict: the careful eye of a scientist and the steady hope of Christian faith. My early years were spent in the lab—first as a chemist, then as a biochemist studying lipids—work that shaped how I think and how I pay attention. Nearly twelve years have passed since I stepped away from full-time university teaching, but the habits of inquiry and wonder never really retire.
I’m also a man formed by Reformed Theology and ordained to the ministry, a calling that has shaped my heart as much as science shaped my mind. Those two threads—faith and curiosity—have woven together through every season of my life, and they continue to guide me now.
Grateful for a full life and the freedom to keep discovering
