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Jeffrey F. Keuss is a Professor and Associate Dean in the School of Theology at Seattle Pacific University (SPU), Seattle, Washington. Prior to joining SPU in 2005, he served as Lecturer of Practical Theology and Director of the Centre for the Study of Literature, Theology, and the Arts at the University of Glasgow, Scotland. He also holds a Visiting Professor role in Practical Theology at Fuller Theological Seminary. His work bridges theology, cultural studies, and philosophy, focusing on identity formation, missional church dynamics, and kenotic Christology. Key research interests include the intersection of theology with contemporary culture, ethics, and continental philosophers like Derrida, Levinas, and Marion.
Keuss is the author of influential books such as Freedom of the Self: Kenosis, Cultural Identity, and Mission at the Crossroads (2010), Your Neighbor's Hymnal, and A Poetics of Jesus. His scholarship emphasizes practical theology, exploring how theological concepts like 'kenotic self' apply to modern societal challenges, including economics, urbanization, and intercultural engagement. He regularly contributes to The Kindlings Muse podcast on theology and culture.
His interdisciplinary approach integrates biblical studies, continental philosophy, and popular culture to address postmodern identity questions. While no specific academic awards are listed, his work has been praised for its innovative synthesis of theology and cultural critique, notably by scholars like Thomas Jay Oord and Dan R. Stiver.
