Education

Faculty / Teaching Appointments

2007-present    Hope College               
        The Leonard and Marjorie Maas
        Associate Professor of Reformed Theology

2001–2007       Wheaton College                                              
        Assistant Professor of Theology

1999-2001        Tyndale College & Seminary                        
        Assistant Professor of Theology

1999                Tyndale College & Seminary                        
        Adjunct Professor of Theology

1997                Wycliffe College, University of Toronto     
        Instructor, Theology (Diploma in Ministry Program)

1994                Wycliffe College, University of Toronto      
        Research Assistant to Dr. John Webster

1993                Sheridan College, Arts and Sciences            
        Adjunct Professor of Philosophy

1992-5            Wycliffe College, University of Toronto    
        Teaching Assistant to Dr. John Webster

Teaching

Areas of Teaching Competence

1. Primary Competence
   

2. Dogmatic Theology, Theological Ethics, Historical Theology, Theology of Karl Barth, Reformation and Contemporary Theology, World Christianity
   

3. Secondary Competence
   

4. Political and Feminist Theology, Theological Anthropology, Theological Method, Philosophical Theology, Hermeneutics

Courses Taught

      Hope College (2007-present)

Radical Hope and Moral Witness

Faith Seeking Understanding

Trinity, Freedom and Reconciliation

World Christianity and the Balance of Power

Reformed Theology: Calvin and Barth

Wheaton College (2001-2006)

Theology of Culture          

Introduction to Spiritual Formation             
Christian Thought          

Feminist Theology         

Historical Theology         

Systematic Theology                                   

Theological Ethics                                      

Senior Seminar: Jesus & Empire                 

Senior Seminar: Global Christianity            

The Doctrine of the Church                       

Karl Barth                                                  

Christian Theology        

Historical Theology: Reformation Theology

Historical Theology: Contemporary Theology

Tyndale College & Seminary (1999-2001)

Introduction to Theology            

Systematic Theology I               
Systematic Theology II                                  

Advanced Christian Doctrine: The Church    
Contemporary Theology            

Sheridan College (1993)

Introduction to Philosophy           

Wycliffe College (1997)

The Essentials of Christian Belief,
Diploma in Ministry Program

REL 100

REL 260

REL 260

REL 369

REL 369

BITH 111

CFM 131
BITH 315

BITH 383

BITH 372

BITH 374

BITH 375

BITH 489

BITH 489

BITH 382/567

BITH 489/669

BITH 565

BITH 655

BITH 656

LEO6

THEO 0531
THEO 0531

THEO 0631
THEO 0537

PH1190

Holland, MI

Wheaton, IL

Toronto, ON

Toronto, ON

Toronto, ON

Toronto, ON

Toronto, ON

Toronto, ON

Administrative Appointments

Senior Administrative Appointments

1. 1999-2001    Tyndale College & Seminary, Director,
   Spring/Summer School and Extension Education
   

Administrative Positions

1. 1995            Wycliffe College, Assistant to the Registrar
   

Committee Appointments

1. 2007-present   Studies in Ministry Minor Committee, Hope College
   

2. 2006-2007    Wheaton in the Holy Lands, Wheaton College
   

3. 2005-2007    Human Needs and Global Resources (HNGR), Wheaton College
   

4. 2004-2007    Global Aids Response Team, Wheaton College
   This committee reported directly to the President of Wheaton College
   

5. 2002-2007    Honey Rock Advisory Committee, Wheaton College
   A faculty advisory committee to Wheaton’s
   Northwoods Campus
   

6. 2002-2005    Curriculum Revision Committee, Wheaton College
   Department of Biblical and Theological Studies
   

7. 1999-2001    Academic Planning Committee Tyndale Seminary
   

8. 1999-2001    Management Information SystemsTyndale Seminary
   Advisory Committee, Tyndale Seminary
   

9. 1998            Long-Range Planning Committee Wycliffe College
   

10. 1996            Search Committee for the AppointmentWycliffe College
    of a Senior Systematic Theologian, Wycliffe College
    

11. 1995            Chair, Development CommitteeWycliffe College
    

Editorial Appointments

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2. 1998-99       Toronto Journal of Theology
   Editorial Assistant to the Senior Editor, George Schner
   

3. 1989-92       Prolegomena
   Senior Editor — I initiated and directed the publication of an academic journal in theology while a Masters student at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto
   

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Institutional/Academic Leadership

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2. 2002-2007   Humanities Colloquium – Co-chair
   An interdisciplinary forum for papers and discussion with the purpose of fostering the development of an intellectual culture amongst the disciplines within the Humanities and Biblical and Theological Studies
   

3. 2002-2007   Annual Wheaton College Theology Conference – Co-chair
   16th Annual Conference (2007), “Ancient Faith for the Church’s Future”
   15th Annual Conference (2006), “The Beauty of God: Theology and the Arts”
   14th Annual Conference (2005), “Women, Ministry and the Gospel: A New Paradigm?”
   13th Annual Conference (2004), “The Community of the Word: Toward and Evangelical Ecclesiology”
   12th Annual Conference (2003), “The Gospel: Freedom and Righteousness: The Doctrine of Justification”
   

4. 2002-2007   Faculty advisor, Council on Faith and International Affairs. This student chapter is affiliated with the Institute for Global Engagement
   

5. 1997-99       Wycliffe Theology Colloquium – Chair
   I initiated and oversaw the development of a forum for the promotion and advancement of theological scholarship at Wycliffe College, University of Toronto
   

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Publications

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2. Monographs
   

3.                   Karl Barth’s Ethics of Prayer. Accepted by the editorial board of the Columbia Series in Reformed Theology for publication by Westminster John Knox Press. Forthcoming.
   

4. Edited Books
   

5.                   Ancient Faith for the Church’s Future. Mark Husbands and Jeffrey P. Greenman, eds. InterVarsity Press: Downers Grove, 2008.
   

6.                   The Beauty of God: Theology and the Arts. Mark Husbands, Roger Lundin and Dan Treier, eds., InterVarsity Press: Downers Grove,  2007.
   

7.                   Women, Ministry and the Gospel: Exploring New Paradigms. Mark Husbands and Tim Larsen, eds. InterVarsity Press: Downers Grove, 2007.
   

8.                   The Community of the Word: Toward an Evangelical Ecclesiology, Mark Husbands and Daniel J. Treier, eds., InterVarsity Press: Downers Grove, 2005.
   

9.                    Justification: What’s at Stake in the Recent Debates. Mark Husbands and Daniel J. Treier, eds., InterVarsity Press: Downers Grove, 2004.
   

10.                    Essays Catholic and Critical, Philip G. Ziegler and Mark Husbands, eds., Heythrop Studies in Contemporary Philosophy, Religion and Theology. Aldershot, Hampshire: Ashgate Publishing, 2003.
    

11.                    Theology and the End of Modernity: Essays in Conversation with Reginald Stackhouse. Mark Husbands, ed., Toronto: Wycliffe College. 1996.
    

12. Articles and Essays
    

13.                    “On Why the Trinity is Not our Social Program:
    Volf, Nyssa and Barth,” Rediscovering the Trinity, InterVarsity Press: Downers Grove, forthcoming.
    

14.                   Theological Essay on Genesis 17:1-7, 15-16 in the Lectionary Commentary Series, Volume II. Westminster/John Knox Press (forthcoming)
    

15.                    “Introduction,” with Dan Treier and Roger Lundin, The Beauty of God: Theology and the Arts. Dan Treier, Mark Husbands, and Roger Lundin, eds., InterVarsity Press: Downers Grove, 2007.
    

16.                    “The Witness of the Church in the Midst of a Consumer Culture: a response to the 2003 Penner Debate”, Discernment, 10, no. 1/2, Spring/Summer, 2005, p. 14.
    

17.                   “Introduction,” with Dan Treier, The Community of the Word: Toward and Evangelical Ecclesiology. Mark Husbands and Daniel J. Treier, eds., InterVarsity Press: Downers Grove, 2005.
    

18.                   “Introduction,” with Dan Treier. Justification: What’s at Stake in the Recent Debates. Mark Husbands and Daniel J. Treier, eds., InterVarsity Press: Downers Grove, 2004.
    

19.                    “P.T. Forsyth,” Biographical Dictionary of Evangelicals, Timothy Larsen, ed., Leicester: Inter-Varsity Press, 2003.
    

20.                    “T.F. Torrance,” Biographical Dictionary of Evangelicals, Timothy Larsen, ed., Leicester: Inter-Varsity Press, 2003.
    

21.                   “Donald G. Bloesch,” Biographical Dictionary of Evangelicals, Timothy Larsen, ed., Leicester: Inter-Varsity Press, 2003.
    

22.                   “‘Reading with the Spirit’: Interpreting Scripture in the light of Word and Spirit,” Teach Me Your Paths: Studies in Old Testament Literature and Theology. Jeff Greenman and John Kessler, eds., Toronto: Clements Press. 2000.
    

23.                    “Introduction,” Theology and the End of Modernity: Essays in Conversation with Reginald Stackhouse. Mark Husbands, ed., Toronto: Wycliffe College. 1996.
    

24.                    “Narrative, Human Agency and Self-Description,” Theology and the End of Modernity: Essays in Conversation with Reginald Stackhouse. Mark Husbands, ed., Toronto: Wycliffe College. 1996.
    

25. Book Reviews
    

26.                    B. William Hamilton, A Quest for the Post-Historical Jesus. New York: Continuum, 1994, Toronto Journal of Theology, 13/1, 1997.
    

27.                   Mark I. Wallace, The Second Naiveté: Barth, Ricoeur and the New Yale Theology. Macon, GA: Mercer University Press. 1990, Toronto Journal of Theology, 9/2, 1994.
    

28.                    William C. Placher, Unapologetic Theology: A Christian Voice in a Pluralistic Conversation. Louisville, Kentucky: Westminster Press. 1989, Prolegomena, 2/2, 1991.
    

29. Translation
    

30.                   Translation of Dietrich Meyer’s article on “Zinzendorf,” in the Biographical Dictionary of Evangelicals, Timothy Larsen, ed., Leicester: Inter-Varsity Press, 2003.

Academic Papers, Presentations & Lectures

Honors and Awards

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2. Finalist in Christianity Today Book Awards 2008 in Theology/Ethics for The Beauty of God: Theology and the Arts. Mark Husbands, Roger Lundin and Dan Treier, eds., InterVarsity Press: Downers Grove,  2007.
   

3. Nominated for Wheaton College’s Junior Faculty Achievement Award, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007.
   

4. Selected as Wheaton College’s Junior appointment to the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Summer Stipend Program. 2006
   

5. Wheaton College Alumni and Aldeen Faculty Development Grants, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005
   

6. G. W. Aldeen Memorial Faculty Development Grant in support of the publication of Essays Catholic and Critical, 2001.
   

7. Wycliffe College Systematic Theology Prize, 1990.
   

8. Recognized in the 2006 edition of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute’s Choosing the Right College: The Whole Truth about America’s Top Schools, as one of the most outstanding teachers at Wheaton College.

Professional Memberships

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2. North Shore Theology Association (Chicago), founding member, since 2006.
   

3. American Academy of Religion, member since 1998.
   

4. Karl Barth Society of North America, member since 1997.

Church Involvement

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2. 2008- Third Reformed Church, Holland, MI
   

3.                Member—teaching adult Christian ed.
   

4. 2001-2007 Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Winfield, IL
   

5.                 Christian Education – Youth. Heidelberg Catechism for 12-14 year-old boys and girls
   
   Adult Education in the following churches:
   Grace Lutheran Church, Chicago, IL,
   Immanuel Presbyterian Church, Winfield, IL
   Community Church of Barrington, Barrington, IL
   First Presbyterian Church, Wheaton, IL
   Christ Community Church, St. Charles, IL
   

6. 1995-2001 Little Trinity Church, Anglican, Toronto, ON
   

7.                 Parish Education and Teaching Committee for Wycliffe College Divinity Students,
   

8.                 Christian Education Leader
   

9.                 Junior “Triniteens” Bible Study Leader
   

10.                 Confirmation Instructor
    

References

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2.                 Dr. John Webster
   Professor of Systematic Theology,
   School of Divinity, History and Philosophy
   King's College,  University of Aberdeen
   Aberdeen AB24 3UB
   j.webster@abdn.ac.uk
   

3.                 Dr. Mark A. Noll
   Francis A. McAnaney Professor of History Department of History,
   481 Decio Faculty Hall
   University of Notre Dame
   Notre Dame, In 46556
   mnoll@nd.edu
   

4.                 Dr. Roger Lundin
   Blanchard Professor of English
   Wheaton College
   501 College Avenue
   Wheaton, IL 60187
   630.752.5785
   Roger.Lundin@wheaton.edu
   

5.                 Dr. Gary Burge,
   Professor of New Testament,
   Wheaton College
   501 College Avenue
   Wheaton, IL  60187
   630-752-5932
   gary.burge@wheaton.edu
   

6.                 Dr. D. Stephen Long
   Professor of Systematic Theology
   Marquette University
   9309 North Lockwood Ave.
   Skokie IL 60077
   d.stephen.long@marquette.edu
   

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1. 2008           “On Why the Trinity is Not our Social Program:
   Volf, Nyssa and Barth,” invited lecture, 17th Annual Wheaton Theology Conference, “Rediscovering the Trinity: Classic Doctrine and Contemporary Ministry”, April 11, 2008.
   

2. 2007           “Christian Responsibility and the HIV/AIDS Pandemic” invited lecture as part of the HIV/AIDS workshop for all Wheaton College staff, May 7, 2007.
   
   Moderator of the following sessions: “Theological Ressourcement: Retrieving the Past with Integrity” and “The Politics of God: Augustine and St. Benedict on the Moral Life” Wheaton Theology Conference, “Ancient Faith for the Church’s Future,” April 12, and 13, 2007.
   
   HIV/AIDS and Mission Intégral: Towards a Compassionate Ecclesial Witness—a Rhetorical Examination” invited lecture for the course, “Rhetoric of AIDS” (Communications Department), Wheaton College, February 20, 2007
   

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   Panel participant: “Human Needs and Global Resources: How to conduct Independent Field Research”, Wheaton College, February 20, 2007.
   
   “Is Christianity ‘true religion’”? Karl Barth and Global Christianity” Humanities Brown Bag Colloquium, Wheaton College, February 2, 2007.
   
   “Is Christianity ‘true religion’”? Karl Barth and Global Christianity, in the ‘Searching the Sacred lecture series’ at Hope College, January 30, 2007.
   

4. 2006           Invited Response to Mark Noll, “Resources and Perspectives for an Evangelical Foreign Policy,” and Moderator for The Council on Faith & International Affairs: Institute for Global Engagement campus event at Wheaton College, April 19, 2006.
   

5.                    Invited Response to Bernd Wannenwetsch, Lecturer in Theological Ethics at Oxford as part of the Invitational symposium on Political Worship: Ethics for Christian Citizens, sponsored by the Stead Center for Ethics and Values, Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, March 30, 2006.
   
   Moderator, CACE Spring Conference, “Freedom & Community,” a faculty/student discussion with Brian Walsh & Sylvia Keesmaat on their work Colossians Remixed, March 23, 2006.
   
   Moderator, HNGR 30th Anniversary Symposium: "Reflections from HNGR's Journey/Visioning a Future: Emerging Paths in Transformational Development for a Globalizing World" – session devoted to Global Christianity, February 23, 2006.
   

6.                 “HIV/AIDS and Mission Intégral: Towards a Compassionate Ecclesial Witness” invited lecture for the course, “Rhetoric of AIDS” (Communications Department), Wheaton College, February 21, 2006.
   

7.                 “HIV/AIDS and Mission Intégral: Towards a Compassionate Ecclesial Witness” invited lecture to the Student Global Aids Compaign, February 16, 2006.
   

8.                 “HIV/AIDS &  Wheaton College: Christian Responsibility and the HIV/AIDS pandemic”, Faculty Development Day – “Responding Compassionately to HIV/AIDS,” February 7, 2006.
   

9.                 “Barth on Mozart: An Allusive and Boundless Witness” — A 250th Birthday Celebration of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Wheaton College Conservatory of Music Faculty Recital Series, January 27, 2006.
   
   

10. 2005          “Let the Bishop Speak! — The Political Theology and Witness of Archbishop David Gitari”, Global Christianity: Challenging Modernity and the West: 2005 Pruit Memorial Symposium. November 10-12, 2005. Baylor University.
    

11.                 “Reconciliation as the Dogmatic Location of Humanity: `…your life is hidden with Christ in God’ (Col. 3:3)” in the session entitled “Identity and Ministry in Light of the Gospel” at the 14th Annual Wheaton Theology Conference, “Women, Ministry and the Gospel” April 7-8, 2005.
    

12.                  “‘Politics as the Art of Dying’— Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Martin Luther King Jr.”
    Wheaton College Chapter of Council on Faith and International Affairs, Monday, January, 24, 2005.
    

13. 2004         “‘Politics as the Art of Dying’— Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Martin Luther King Jr.”
    Christian Theological Research Fellowship. Session — Salt and Light: The Public Dimension of Christian Ethics. American Academy of Religion, San Antonio, November 20, 2004.
    
    “‘Politics as the Art of Dying’— Dietrich Bonhoeffer and Martin Luther King Jr.”
    Humanities Brown Bag Colloquium, Wheaton College, November 12, 2004.
    

14. 2003          With George Marsden and Roger Lundin, invited respondent to Mark Noll's America's God, Wheaton College, Thursday, November 13, 2003.          
    

15. 2000          “Spirit and the ‘Use’ of Scripture: Hermeneutics and Divine Action,”  The Open Book and Scholarship Conference, in the “Reading, Rhetoric and a Christian Hermeneutic” Section, Redeemer University College, Ontario, August 17, 2000.
    

16. 1999          “The Nature of Spiritual Formation and the Role of the College & Seminary in its Advancement” An address given to the combined faculties of Tyndale College & Seminary, October 14, 1999.
    

17.                  “The Nature of a Christian Response to the Environment: Creation and Stewardship,” Tyndale Seminary, Toronto, Dec. 6, 1999.
    

18. 1997         “Reflecting upon Athens and Jerusalem: On the Relationship between Philosophy and Theology,” Wycliffe College, University of Toronto, October 2, 1997.
    
    “The Moral Life and the Story of Jesus: Charles Taylor, Hans Frei and Narrative Theology,” Wycliffe Theology Colloquium, February 24, 1997.