Kenneth Oakes

Kenneth Oakes is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Theology at the University of Notre Dame. He specializes in contemporary systematic theology, modern Protestant thought, and the theology of Karl Barth. His work emphasizes theologies of creative retrieval that engage theological tradition with modern intellectual contexts.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Theology from the University of Aberdeen, supervised by John Webster

Research Interests: Oakes explores the intersection of systematic theology with modern philosophical and theological discourse. His work critically engages Karl Barth’s theology, addressing themes such as Christology, natural theology, and the relationship between theology and philosophy. He also examines the retrieval of theological traditions to address contemporary issues.

Publications Overview: His scholarship spans monographs and articles analyzing Barth’s theological framework, Christological debates, and the interplay between theology and philosophy. Recent work engages Erich Przywara’s analogia entis and Barth’s anthropological theology.

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