Rev. Giuseppe Scollo

Reverend Giuseppe Scollo

Assistant Professor of Biblical Theology

EDUCATION

B.C.T. St. Philip’s Seminary (Toronto), 2000
S.T.B./Honours M.Div. St. Augustine’s Seminary (Toronto), 2007
S.S.L. Pontifical Biblical Institute (Rome), 2013
S.Th.D. Pontifical Gregorian University (Rome), 2018

AREA OF SPECIALIZATION

Biblical Theology, Exegesis, and Hermeneutics, Hebrew OT and Greek NT Scriptures, Synoptic Gospels (esp. Luke’s Two-volume Work), Aramaic Literature, Targumic Hermeneutics and Judeo-Christian Roots (esp., as to Deut 6:4-5)

BIOGRAPHY

Fr. Giuseppe Scollo was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Toronto in 2007. After completing his doctoral studies in biblical theology, he joined the academic and formation faculty of St. Augustine’s in 2018. He served as the Vice-Rector of the Redemptoris Mater Missionary Seminary, from 2018 to 2021, and as the Pastor of St. Clare's Parish (Toronto), from 2021 to 2023. Fr. Scollo currently teaches a number of courses in biblical theology, including Introductions to both NT and OT. In addition to his responsibilities at St. Augustine’s, Fr. Scollo is actively involved in ongoing catechetical instruction and pastoral work for the Archdiocese of Toronto in a number of areas related to the Word of God and the New Evangelization, is a full member of several biblical associations (e.g., ABI, CSBS and CBA) as well as a much-admired and sought-after speaker for Lenten Missions, Retreats, Presentations, Workshops, and Keynote Addresses, throughout the Archdiocese of Toronto and beyond.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS / SELECTED AREAS OF SERVICE / PASTORAL WORK

Books

Giuseppe G. Scollo, The Strength Needed to Enter the Kingdom of God: An Exegetical and Theological Study of Luke 16,16 in Context. WUNT II/485. Tübingen: Mohr Siebeck, 2019. https://www.mohrsiebeck.com/en/book/the-strength-needed-to-enter-the-kingdom-of-god-9783161568596

 Articles

Giuseppe G. Scollo, “The Lion/Lamb of God and the Messiah ben Joseph/ben David: The Impact of the Living and Dynamic Tradition of the Church on the Interpretation of the Word of God.” In P. Lovrick (ed.), For Love of the Church: A Festschrift on the Interests and Accomplishments of His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins. Toronto, ON: Novalis, 2022, 8-40. https://en.novalis.ca/products/for-love-of-the-church

Contributions

Exegetical and Theological-Pastoral Thematic Notes, in La Bibbia: Scrutate le scritture. Versione Ufficiale CEI. Cinisello Balsamo, MI: Edizioni San Paolo, 2020 (available in Italian, French, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish and Chinese editions). https://www.unicalmondo.com/

Giuseppe G. Scollo, “The Strength Needed to Enter the Kingdom of God: An Exegetical and Theological Study of Luke 16,16 in Context.” In Pr. Ioan Mihoc and Pr. Iosif Stancovici (eds.), Fides quae per caritatem operatur: Studii biblice. Ed. a 2-a, reviz. şi adăug. Iaşi (România): Editura Doxologia, 2023, 40-55. https://www.academia.edu/111994385/_The_Strength_Needed_to_Enter_the_Kingdom_of_God_An_Exegetical_and_Theological_Study_of_Luke_16_16_in_Context_?sm=b

Workshops

  • The Severe Lasting Harm of Pornography

  • The Holy Spirit and Mary

  • The Strength Needed to Enter the Kingdom of God

  • Word of God and Faith

  • Human Sexuality

  • Novissimi

  • Family Life

  • Prayer and Scriptures

  • Lectio Divina