James Gordon

Dr. James Gordon is a Teaching Professor in the Philosophy Department at Wheaton College (IL), where he earned his PhD in systematic theology in 2015. His research focuses on philosophical theology, analytic theology, food ethics, and moral psychology. He also explores topics such as divine omnipresence and the theological significance of food.

Education:

• PhD in Biblical and Theological Studies (Wheaton College, 2015)
• MA in Philosophy of Religion (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2011)
• BA in Philosophy (University of Michigan, 2008)

Research Interests: Gordon’s work bridges analytic theology with historical theology, emphasizing themes like divine attributes, sacramental theology, and the intersection of food ethics with Christian formation. He critically engages figures like Friedrich Schleiermacher and Karl Barth, exploring speculative theology’s role in contemporary discourse.

Publications: His articles address divine omnipresence, sacramental theology, and Schleiermacher’s theology of salvation. Recent work includes debates over post-Barthian theological speculation and mystical accounts of prayer.

Professional Affiliations:

• Evangelical Theological Society (Member)
• American Academy of Religion (Member)
• Peer Reviewer for Journal of Theological Studies and TheoLogica

Teaching & Engagement: Teaches courses ranging from introductory philosophy to advanced topics like analytic theology. Active in community presentations, such as seminars on food’s theological significance and Schleiermacher’s prayer theology.