Dr. Hugo Alvarado

Hugo Alvarado, current rector of the Nazarene Theological Seminary of Guatemala (STN), holds several degrees including a bachelor in theology (1999) and a master's in higher education (2003).In December 2005, he became the first to earn a doctorate in applied theology from the Pan-American University of Guatemala.Additionally, this institution is the first Guatemalan university to grant a doctor of theology.

Alvarado has experience as a high school teacher, a university and seminary professor, a Nazarene pastor (13 years), a participant in various international conferences, and served for nearly a year as Guatemala Central's district superintendent.He is currently the education director for the Mexico/Central America (MAC) Region's Central Field and coordinator of master's studies for the Nazarene Seminary of the Americas (SENDAS).

Study continues to be in Alvarado's plans, as he hopes to earn a doctorate in religious sociology.Besides his role as rector of STN, he maintains his involvement in the educational realm by teaching in the master of theology and engineering programs of the Mariano Gálvez University of Guatemala and on a bachelor's and master's degree level for the theology department at the Pan-American University.

Solís moves to SENDAS, Alvarado to serve as STN rectorSan Jose, Costa RicaFriday, October 14, 2005After several months of searching and praying, the Seminary of the Americas (SENDAS) in Costa Rica will have a new member to their leadership team.
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Hugo Alvarado, current district superintendent for the Guatemala Central District, has been elected as the new STN rector.His studies include a bachelor's degree in Theology (1999), a master's in Higher Education (2003), and a doctorate in Theology (pending graduation in November 2005).Alvarado has experience as a high school teacher, a university and seminary professor, a Nazarene pastor (13 years), a participant in various international conferences, a member of the Guatemala Central District Advisory Board, and the Guatemala Central District Superintendent for the past year.

Dr. Hugo Alvarado, Rector