EDUCATION:
  •  Doctor of Theology-Practical Theology (Asia Baptist Graduate Theological Seminary)
  • MSPsych- Clinical Psychology (Saint Louis University)-Ongoing
  • Master of Divinity (Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary)
  • AB Psychology, minor in philosophy (Ateneo de Davao University)
Dr. Fritz Melodi is currently serving as a Senior Lecturer for Pastoral Care at the Philippine Baptist Theological Seminary (PBTS) and is currently serving as Dean of Students. A Mindanawon and a native of Davao City, he is married to Joanna Mae Zambrano. He is also serving as assistant minister at La Trinidad Benguet International Baptist Church. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the Ateneo de Davao University, his Master of Divinity (MDiv) from PBTS. He earned his Doctor of Theology (ThD) at the Asia Baptist Graduate Theological Seminary, where he explored the intersection of trauma, liturgy, care, and theology. This research utilized an interdisciplinary approach in doing pastoral theology, weaving together voices from social science, survivor narratives and experience, Filipino culture, and the Christian tradition. Currently, he is earning a Masters of Science in Psychology, majoring in Clinical Psychology at Saint Louis University in Baguio City. When not working, he enjoys films and cooking.
PUBLICATIONS:
Book Contribution
  • ”Saying Goodbye,” in The Best of Dagmay II, eds. Johanna Lynn B Cruz, John Bengan, Dominique Gerald Cimafranca and Don Pagusara. Davao City: National Commission for Culture and the Arts & Ateneo de Davao University Publications, 2010.
Journal Articles
  • “Locating Filipino Pastoral Care Perspectives: Bahala Na, Ecclesiastes, and Psychological Flexibility”. Philippine Journal of Religious Studies, Vol. 4 (2024): 59-74. 
  • “The Beauty of Christ: Evangelicals and Clerical Wear”. Evangelical Review of Theology, 48, No. 2 (May. 2024): 177-189. 
  • “Virgilio Enriquez and Dietrich Bonhoeffer in Dialogue: Discerning a Theology of Solidarity in Philippine Kapwa Culture”. Evangelical Review of Theology, 45, No. 3 (Aug. 2021): 268-278. ​
  • _______ & Joanna Zambrano. “Purihin ang Panginoon”. Ang Sinugo: Special Edition – Atong Dayaw: Harvested Liturgical Offerings. (2021): 67-71, 173, 187. 
Book Review
  • “The Bangsamoro Crucible: History and Struggles of the Bangsamoro People”. The Tambara Journal,  Ateneo de Davao University, Vol. 28, No. 1. (2011).