Graduate Profile: Edwin Torres, MTS '24

How I've Changed  

I am now even more suspicious about religious texts. 

Memorable Moment 

Besides listening to Professor Carrasco, it would have to be dinner every Thursday with the family I’ve made here. 

Favorite Class or Professor 

It’s difficult to narrow down a specific class, but being able to listen to Carrasco speak about his experiences has been by far one of the best moments. I also want to mention Professor Rivera and her Catastrophe course. And Non-Religious movements with Monica Sanford! 

Message of Thanks  

I first want to thank my mentor, Professor Jennifer Scheper Hughes from the University of California, Riverside. She guided me through my undergraduate experience as a transfer student and suggested I continue my academic career here at HDS. I also want to thank the family I left in Los Angeles, and the family I have found here in my courses. My parents that have always been supportive of what I wanted to do and my siblings who’ve been some of the best teachers. Xhercis Mendez who was a visiting professor, reassured me that I belonged in the white walls of academia. Pedro Noé Morales for being an inspiration in the field I hope to one day represent. And lastly Professor Carrasco for being the reason why I drove across the country to study here at HDS. Being able to attend three classes with him in one day for a whole semester was a dream come true.