معرفی
The Rev. Dr. Gregory Love is an Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at San Francisco Theological Seminary (SFTS), where he has taught since 1999. Previously, he held academic positions at Seattle University, Pacific Lutheran University, Gustavus Adolphus College, and St. Olaf College. His research centers on reconciling divine action with scientific naturalism, focusing on providence, suffering, and nonviolent theology.
Education:
• Ph.D. in Christian Systematic Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary (magna cum laude)
• M.Div., Princeton Theological Seminary
• B.A. in Modern European History and Religion, Pacific Lutheran University (magna cum laude)
Research Interests:
Dr. Love explores how God interacts with a world governed by natural laws and human free will, particularly addressing the problem of suffering. His theological framework emphasizes divine nonviolence, as seen in his work on the cross of Christ. Key thematic areas include hope through resurrection, Trinitarian relationships, and the ethics of compassion in biblical narratives.
Publications Trends:
His recent scholarship (2009–2012) predominantly analyzes Luke's Gospel through systematic theology, with emphases on suffering, redemption, and social ethics. Works frequently engage with atonement theory, miracles, and women's roles in scripture, reflecting interdisciplinary ties to biblical studies and ethics.
Awards & Honors:
- Angell Book Award (2011)
- United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Grant (2009)
- Templeton Science and Religion Course Award (1998)
- Finalist for Swenson-Bunn Teaching Excellence Award (1997)
- Magna cum laude distinctions (Ph.D. and B.A.)
