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Kelly M. Kapic is Professor of Theological Studies at Covenant College in Lookout Mountain, Georgia, where he has taught since 2001. He has established himself as a significant theological voice through his extensive writing, speaking engagements, and research collaborations.
His scholarly work centers on the theology of suffering, Christian anthropology, embodiment, human finitude, and poverty alleviation. Kapic's theological perspective is deeply informed by personal experience, particularly through his wife Tabitha's health struggles with cancer and chronic pain conditions including erythromelalgia ('Man on Fire' syndrome).
Kapic has authored and edited over fifteen books that bridge academic theology with practical pastoral concerns. His work emphasizes the theological significance of human dependency, the importance of community in times of suffering, and the need for both lament and hope in the Christian life. He challenges Western cultural emphasis on autonomy and rugged individualism, advocating for a theology that recognizes human finitude as part of God's good design.
His notable awards include:
- Christianity Today Book of the Year Award in Theology (Popular) for 'You're Only Human'
- Southwestern Journal of Theology 2022 Book of the Year Award (Applied Theology/Ethics)
- Christianity Today Book of the Year Award for Theology and Ethics for 'Embodied Hope'
- World Magazine's Short List award for Accessible Theology Book of the year
- 2023 Georgia Author of the Year Finalist Award (Inspirational)
As an active scholar, Kapic has served as a research fellow at Biola University's Center for Christian Thought, worked on research teams funded by the John Templeton Foundation, and serves on the Board of editorial consultants for the Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care. He collaborates with economist Brian Fikkert on poverty alleviation theology and co-authored 'Becoming Whole' and 'A Field Guide to Becoming Whole.'
