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Alden Bass is a Professor in the Hazelip School of Theology at Lipscomb University. He specializes in the history and theology of early Christianity, focusing on North African figures like Tertullian, Cyprian, and Augustine. His research emphasizes biblical interpretation, preaching practices, and the intersection of theology with social issues like justice, technology, and creation care.
Education:
- B.A. in Religious Studies, Yale University (2005)
- M.T.S., Vanderbilt Divinity School (2007)
- Ph.D. in Historical Theology, Saint Louis University (2014)
Research Interests: Early Christian exegesis, Donatism, Augustine's anti-Donatist sermons, and the sociohistorical context of North African Christianity. He also explores contemporary applications of early Christian theology to modern issues like technology ethics and urban ministry.
Recent Scholarly Trends: Recent work addresses historiographical shifts in studying African Christianity, including colonial-era archaeological impacts and critical theory approaches. Key themes include the role of liturgical sermons in catechesis and the political theology of early Christian communities.
Awards: None explicitly listed, but his prolific peer-reviewed publications indicate scholarly recognition.
Advising/Grants: No specific grants or advisees named, but his involvement in the Nurturing Communities Network reflects collaborative community-focused work.
Labs/Teams: Co-founded The Lotus House neo-monastic community during his time in St. Louis, now part of the nationwide Nurturing Communities Network emphasizing intentional Christian living.
