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Piotr J. Małysz serves as Associate Professor of Divinity at Beeson Divinity School, Samford University, where he teaches church history and doctrine within the History and Doctrine department. An ordained Lutheran pastor, he joined the faculty in 2011 after serving as a Lilly Fellow at Valparaiso University, bringing pastoral experience to his academic vocation.
His educational background includes:
- ThD from Harvard University
- MDiv from Concordia Theological Seminary, Fort Wayne, IN
- BA from Adam Mickiewicz University, Poznań, Poland
Małysz's research centers on the intersection of historical and systematic theology with particular focus on:
- Martin Luther and the Lutheran Reformation
- Doctrine of the Trinity
- Theological and philosophical anthropology
- 19th- and 20th-century systematic theology (Barth, Jüngel, Pannenberg)
- Continental philosophy's engagement with theology
His scholarly output demonstrates sustained exploration of Reformation thought in modern contexts, with recent publications examining Luther's Christology, law-gospel dynamics, and ecclesial identity. Articles in journals like Scottish Journal of Theology and Modern Theology reveal methodological integration of historical analysis with contemporary philosophical concerns.
Professional recognition includes:
- Lilly Fellowship
Małysz actively mentors graduate students in theology and church history while contributing to academic discourse through editorial leadership. He serves as co-editor of Lutheran Forum and sits on editorial boards for Kerygma und Dogma and Gdański Rocznik Teologiczny. His professional engagement extends to the American Academy of Religion and Karl Barth Society of North America, where he participates in scholarly dialogues shaping contemporary theological discourse.
Outside academia, Małysz draws creative inspiration from mountain landscapes as an avid hiker and backpacker, connecting physical exploration with theological reflection.
