Paul Allen

Paul Allen serves as Academic Dean and Professor of Theology at Corpus Christi College in Vancouver, BC. His academic work focuses on the intersection of theology, philosophy, and science, with particular emphasis on Augustinian thought and its contemporary relevance across multiple disciplines.

Dr. Allen's research interests span Science and Religion, Theological Method, Natural Theology, and Augustinian studies. He has developed significant expertise in critical realism as a framework for science-theology dialogue, while also exploring the political dimensions of theological thought. His work frequently engages with Bernard Lonergan's philosophy and examines how historical theological perspectives can inform contemporary scientific and social challenges.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent pattern of bridging historical theological frameworks with modern scientific and social issues. His scholarship demonstrates particular strength in connecting Augustinian thought to contemporary questions about human nature, political theology, and the science-religion relationship. Rather than treating theology and science as separate domains, his work consistently seeks integration points where theological wisdom can illuminate scientific understanding and vice versa.

Dr. Allen's academic leadership as Academic Dean complements his scholarly contributions, with his work reflecting a commitment to both theoretical rigor and practical application of theological insights to contemporary social issues including racism, substance addiction, sexual assault, and immigration.