جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Brad Eastمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Theology
• Christian Scripture
• Ecclesiology
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Brad East is an Associate Professor of Theology in the College of Biblical Studies at Abilene Christian University, where he researches scriptural interpretation, ecclesiology, and the impact of technology on Christian life. He concurrently serves as Senior Fellow at Comment Advisory. Dr. East holds a PhD from Yale University. His research focuses on: Theological foundations of Scripture and church doctrine Ecclesial context of biblical interpretation Digital technology's influence on religious practice Contemporary applications of Christian spirituality He has authored four scholarly books examining scriptural authority and ecclesiology, with recent publications exploring practical faith formation. His edited volume compiles significant essays by theologian Robert Jenson. Dr. East publishes extensively across academic and popular venues including Modern Theology, Scottish Journal of Theology, Christianity Today, First Things, and Los Angeles Review of Books. His writings bridge theological scholarship with contemporary religious concerns.

• Hadith Studies
• Islamic Theology
• Arabic Language and Rhetoric
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İbrahim SAĞLAM currently serves as a Lecturer at the Department of Basic Islamic Sciences , Faculty of Islamic Sciences , Kırşehir Ahi Evran Üniversitesi since 2021. He holds a PhD in Hadith from Ankara University (2017) and an MA in Hadith from Gazi University (2008). Education : PhD (Hadith), Ankara University (2017) MA (Hadith), Gazi University (2008) BA (Theology), Ankara University (1999) Research Interests focus on Hadith Studies , Islamic Theology , and Arabic Linguistics , with particular emphasis on: Textual criticism of Prophetic traditions Applications of artificial intelligence in Hadith analysis Prophetic models for social cohesion Historical evolution of Hadith compilation Publications demonstrate expertise in: Hadith hermeneutics Medieval Islamic textual practices Modern reinterpretations of classical sources Intersections between Islamic tradition and contemporary issues Awards : Achievement Certificate (2014) His academic career includes extensive work on hadith criticism , Qur'anic exegesis , and contemporary Islamic sociology , with a notable focus on how traditional Islamic concepts address modern social challenges.

• Islamic Law
• Jurisprudence (Fiqh)
• Fikh Usul (Jurisprudence Principles)
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdurrahman CANER is a Turkish academic specializing in Islamic Law and Jurisprudence. He currently serves as a full-time Doctor Academician at Ahi Evran University's Faculty of Islamic Sciences, Department of Fundamental Islamic Sciences. From 2022-2025, he also held the position of Dean Assistant at Kırşehir Ahi Evran University. Education: BA in Theology, Marmara University (1993-1998) MSc in Fundamental Islamic Sciences, Bingöl University (2012-2014) PhD in Islamic Law, Fırat University (2015-2019) His research focuses on Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh Usul) , with specific interests in legal contradictions, abrogation theory, and ethical dilemmas in medical practices. He has published 9 TR Dizin-indexed articles and authored two books, including Tacüddin Es-Sübki'nin Usul Anlayışı (2019). Recent publications analyze topics like aesthetic surgeries in Islamic law, Ibn Taymiyyah's legal disputes, and historical responses to Mongol invasions. His work bridges classical Islamic legal theory with contemporary social and medical issues. As of 2024, his academic metrics include 16 total publications, 2 citations, and an h-index of 1.

Amanda Kaminskiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Social Innovation
• Global Feminist Theology
• Trauma-Informed Spirituality
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Amanda Kaminski is an Assistant Professor at Texas Lutheran University in the College of Liberal Arts, where she teaches in both the Social Innovation & Social Entrepreneurship Program and the Department of Theology, Philosophy, & Classical Language. Her work bridges theology, spirituality, and social change through research, publications, and collaborative projects. Ph.D. in Religious and Theological Studies from Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley M.A. in Community Development, Eastern University M.Div., Palmer Theological Seminary B.A. in Christian Spirituality and Formation, Wheaton College Kaminski's research centers on Social Innovation , Global Feminist Theology , Trauma-Informed Spirituality , and Conflict Transformation . Her coedited 15-volume series Past Light for Present Life (Fordham University Press) explores how historical Christian texts can inform modern ethics, spirituality, and social engagement. Recent publications focus on spirituality and social justice (e.g., Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Dorothee Soelle), eco-theology (Catherine Keller, Teilhard de Chardin), and medieval theological structures (Aquinas, Cassian). These works emphasize dialogic engagement with historical texts to address contemporary issues. Scientific Awards and Recognitions : Hugo and Georgia Gibson Endowed Professorship (2023-26) TLU Piper Professor Nominee (2023-24) AST Women in Leadership Mentoring Program (2020-24) Alpha Lambda Delta Teacher of the Year (2021) National Society of Leadership and Success Excellence in Teaching Award (2021) Kaminski mentors undergraduate researchers and has secured grants including the National Science Foundation Grant (2021-24) for data-driven theology pedagogy, the Bogisch Faith Formation Endowment , and the TLU Creative Research Grant for digital theological content creation.

Ross McCulloughمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Eschatology
• Creation
• The Eucharist
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Ross McCullough serves as Associate Director of the Honors Program and Associate Professor of Theology at George Fox University, having joined as assistant professor in 2018 and promoted in 2023. His educational qualifications include: PhD in Religious Studies (Theology and Philosophy of Religion) from Yale University MTS in History of Christianity from the University of Notre Dame BA in History and Philosophy from Swarthmore College Dr. McCullough's research centers on theological investigations including Eschatology, Creation, The Eucharist, Late Scholasticism, Doctrine of Hell, Hermeneutics of Scripture, and Liberation Theology. His seminal 2022 monograph Freedom and Sin: Evil in a World Created by God reconciles divine causality with non-responsibility for sin, while his academic publications explore hell theology, Eucharistic doctrine, biblical interpretation, and liberation frameworks. He also contributes popular theological commentary to First Things, Commonweal, and America Magazine. Beyond academia, Dr. McCullough actively participates in St. Peter parish in Newberg through pastoral council service and RCIA leadership, residing nearby with his wife and four children.

• Religious Studies
• Latter-day Saint Studies
• Pacific and Asian Religious History
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Alisi Langi serves as Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Religious Education at Brigham Young University–Hawaii, a position held since Fall 2021 following her tenure as Adjunct Faculty (Winter 2019–Spring 2021). Her academic work centers on integrating women's narratives into religious education, most notably through her development of the permanent 'Woman in Scripture' curriculum. Her educational credentials include: J.D. in Law from J. Reuben Clark Law School, BYU Provo (2011) M.P.Adm in Public Administration with Non-Profit & Local Government focus, BYU Provo (2011) B.A. in Political Science, BYU–Hawaii (2005) Langi's research explores Latter-day Saint women's experiences across Pacific and Asian contexts, emphasizing cultural preservation and gendered scriptural interpretation. Her forthcoming edited volume 'Voices of Latter-day Saint Women in the Pacific and Asia' (2024) represents a significant contribution to documenting regional religious narratives through indigenous female perspectives. Her scholarly approach consistently bridges theological analysis with ethnographic sensitivity. Her publications reveal evolving thematic focus from legal biography toward collaborative Pacific-centered religious historiography, with increasing emphasis on decolonizing methodologies and oral tradition preservation in Latter-day Saint contexts. The 2024 works particularly highlight transnational connections and memory practices within Pacific Islander communities. Langi's academic recognition includes: Truman Scholar (2004) Hoʻomanaʻo Presidential Full Tuition Scholarship (2002-2005) Abrelia Clarissa Hinckley Full Tuition Scholarship (2007-2008) Public Interest Law Foundation First Year Award (2008) ʻImi Naʻauao Scholarship (2007-2009) Her pedagogical impact extends beyond curriculum development to multi-tiered mentoring, having guided students from elementary level through university while integrating legal and religious education frameworks. Her church service as Gospel Doctrine Instructor and Relief Society leadership complements her academic focus on lived religious experience.

Todd Hardinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Biblical Counseling
• Pastoral Counseling
• Christian Counseling
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Dr. Todd Hardin serves as a Professor at HLG, where he joined the faculty in 2025 to teach in the counseling program. Concurrently, he has functioned as a counseling pastor overseeing his church's counseling center since 2010 and teaches counseling and psychology at additional educational institutions, maintaining an active professorial career since 2012. His academic credentials feature: PhD in Biblical Counseling, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (2017) DMin in Biblical Counseling, Westminster Theological Seminary (2012) MDiv in Pastoral Counseling, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (2007) MAR in Pastoral Counseling, Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary (2005) BS in Accounting, Carson-Newman College (1989) Hardin's research centers on the synthesis of Christian theological frameworks with clinical counseling practices, specializing in Biblical Counseling, Pastoral Counseling, and Christian Counseling methodologies. His work critically examines secular therapeutic approaches through a theological lens, emphasizing scriptural application in emotional and psychological contexts while developing frameworks for lay counselor training and theological integration within counseling environments. His publication history (2011-2016) reveals consistent exploration of Christianity's role in counseling, with recurring themes including the reconciliation of Emotion-Focused Therapy with Christian epistemology, case-based scripture implementation, historical analysis of Christian counseling practices, and practical guidance for maintaining theological integrity within therapeutic settings. These works collectively address the tension between psychological science and religious doctrine in clinical practice.

• Theology
• Arts
• Ecology
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Dr. Joelle A. Hathaway serves as Assistant Professor of Theological Studies at Bethany Theological Seminary, where she also directs the MA: Theopoetics and Writing program. Her academic work bridges Christian theology, artistic practice, ecological consciousness, and social formation within built environments. Her educational background includes: Th.D. in Theology and the Arts from Duke Divinity School, Duke University M.T.S. from Duke Divinity School, Duke University B.A. from Seattle Pacific University Dr. Hathaway's research centers on how artistic practices—particularly poetry and visual arts—cultivate theological imagination. She investigates Wendell Berry's Sabbath poetry as a framework for ecological formation, arguing that artistic engagement shapes how communities understand creation, vocation, and racial justice. Her work consistently connects theological concepts to tangible practices in specific places. Her publication record demonstrates sustained engagement across biblical interpretation, visual arts, and ecological theology. Recent works analyze mountains in biblical reception history, Eucharistic practice through visual commentary, and placemaking through artistic practice—revealing patterns where artistic forms generate theological insights inaccessible through discursive reasoning alone. As program director and instructor, Dr. Hathaway oversees curriculum development for theological-arts integration while teaching courses spanning ecological theology, spiritual formation through poetry, and art's role in justice work. Her leadership emphasizes embodied, place-based learning where creative practice becomes theological method.

James Merrickمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• theology and history of the liturgy
• theology of grace and the sacraments
• theological interpretation of Scripture
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Dr. James Merrick serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Theology at Benedictine College and concurrently holds the position of Manager of Academic Content for the Pontifical College Josephinum’s Diaconate Institute. His academic career spans multiple institutions including Grand Canyon University and Franciscan University of Steubenville. Educational credentials include: M.A. in Biblical and Systematic Theology (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2006) Th.M. in Church History (Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, 2007) Ph.D. in Dogmatic Theology (King’s College, University of Aberdeen, Scotland, 2013) His research centers on liturgical theology, sacramental grace, scriptural interpretation within Tradition, and Magisterial authority, with particular emphasis on Benedictine spiritual heritage. This work synthesizes historical analysis of church practices with contemporary theological application. Dr. Merrick co-edited Engaging Catholic Doctrine (Emmaus Academic, 2023) with Bishop Robert Barron and Scott Hahn, and previously served as Reviews Editor for Nova et Vetera . His scholarly contributions appear in the New Dictionary of Theology (IVP, 2016), Scottish Journal of Theology , Trinity Journal , and Catholic media outlets including Catholic World Report and National Catholic Register . He maintains active engagement with public theology through media appearances on Relevant Radio and the Kresta in the Afternoon show, residing in Atchison with his wife and seven children.

• Biblical Exegesis
• Early Christianity
• Patristics
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Dr. Jacopo Marcon serves as a Research Associate at the Berlin-Brandenburg Academy of Sciences and Humanities (BBAW) in Berlin, Germany, focusing on Alexandrian and Antiochene Biblical Exegesis in Late Antiquity . His work examines the interpretative traditions of early Christian biblical scholarship in the ancient centers of Alexandria (allegorical approach) and Antioch (literal-historical approach) during the 3rd–7th centuries CE. His research spans Biblical Exegesis , Early Christianity , and Patristics , analyzing theological frameworks and hermeneutical methods that shaped Christian doctrine. This contributes to broader understandings of religious evolution in Late Antiquity, intersecting with Theology and Religious Studies through historical-critical analysis of scriptural interpretation. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. While no advising roles or grants are specified, his position within the BBAW—a premier institution for humanities research—suggests engagement with collaborative academic networks. The absence of departmental affiliations reflects the academy's structure, which organizes research thematically rather than through traditional university schools or departments.

• Theology
• Biblical Studies
• Christian Doctrine
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Shannon Maddox serves as Affiliate Faculty in the School of Biblical Studies and Theology within the College of Adult and Graduate Studies at Colorado Christian University. Her role centers on theological education with a focus on bridging scriptural literacy gaps and deepening students' understanding of Christian doctrine and historical foundations. Her academic credentials include: M.A. in Theological Studies from Colorado Christian University M.A. in General Studies from Jacksonville State University B.A. in Communication from Jacksonville State University Ms. Maddox's research and teaching emphasize practical theology rooted in scriptural application, examining how historical Christian doctrines shape contemporary faith practices. She addresses critical deficiencies in scriptural literacy among believers while exploring the intersection of academic theology and lived spiritual devotion. Her work particularly investigates the relationship between theological understanding and active Christian service as defined in James 1:27. As an educator, she integrates faith and learning through experiential applications of theology, stressing that authentic religious practice manifests through worship and service rather than theoretical knowledge alone. Her administrative role as Lead Administrative Assistant for the College of Adult and Graduate Studies complements her teaching position within the same institution.

Jonathan Rusnakمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Doctrinal Theology
• Systematic Theology
• Lutheran Confessions
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Rev. Jonathan Rusnak serves as Assistant Professor of Theology at Concordia University, Nebraska, teaching Old Testament and Faith and Life courses since joining the institution in 2024 after twelve years of pastoral ministry across two Lutheran congregations. His academic credentials include: B.A. from Concordia University, River Forest (2005) M.Div. from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (2010) S.T.M. from Concordia Seminary, St. Louis (2014) Additional studies at Westfield House, Cambridge (2003, 2007–2008) Rusnak's research centers on doctrinal theology grounded in Scripture and Lutheran Confessions, with current dissertation work analyzing Spirit Christology as an interpretive framework for Johann Gerhard's Loci Theologici. This reflects deep engagement with historical Lutheran theology while maintaining connections to Old Testament studies and practical theological application in faith formation contexts.

Michel Therrienمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Moral Theology
• Catholic Theology
• Biomedical Ethics
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Dr. Michel Therrien serves as faculty at the Institute for Ministry Formation, Saint Vincent College, while concurrently leading Preambula Group as President and CEO. His academic leadership includes prior deanships at Saint Vincent Seminary (2008-2012) and the Augustine Institute, alongside diocesan evangelization leadership in Pittsburgh. His educational foundation comprises: B.A. in Theology from Gonzaga University M.A. in Theology and Christian Ministry from Franciscan University of Steubenville Licentiate in Sacred Theology from International Theological Institute (Gaming, Austria) Doctorate in Fundamental Moral Theology from University of Fribourg (2007) Therrien's scholarship centers on Moral Theology with specialized focus on Catholic Biomedical Ethics and evangelization methodology. His pedagogical approach bridges academic theology with practical ministry through courses like Moral Theology for Spiritual Directors and Catholic Biomedical Ethics , emphasizing doctrinal application in contemporary cultural contexts. Research consistently explores intersections of faith formation, ethical decision-making, and Catholic identity preservation. His seminal work The Catholic Faith Explained (2020) establishes comprehensive doctrinal frameworks for faith formation, reflecting his commitment to accessible theological education. The publication demonstrates systematic analysis of Catholic teaching across catechetical, sacramental, and moral dimensions, targeting both ministerial formation and lay formation contexts.

• Spiritual Direction
• Theology
• Christian Spirituality
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Chris Keeton serves as an Adjunct Instructor of Spiritual Direction at Houston Christian University (HCU), contributing to theological education within the institution's spiritual formation framework. His academic focus centers on practical and theoretical aspects of spiritual guidance: Spiritual Direction : Methodologies for guiding individual spiritual journeys Theology : Doctrinal and scriptural analysis in Christian contexts Christian Spirituality : Historical and contemporary devotional practices Pastoral Care : Counseling techniques for faith-based emotional support No awards, student mentorship details, or research grants are documented in available sources.

• Religion
• Latter-day Saint Studies
• Theology
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Douglas E. Brinley serves as a Religion Professor with expertise in Latter-day Saint theological frameworks. His academic focus centers on religious education and doctrinal application within Christian contexts. His research spans Religion, Latter-day Saint Studies, and Theology, emphasizing practical faith integration through subfields like Mormon Doctrine, Scriptural Interpretation, and Religious Community Building. Work explores intersections of theology with modern Christian practice and LDS-specific educational methodologies. His 2011 devotional 'Wanted: Latter-Day Saints' exemplifies his scholarly trend toward accessible religious discourse, analyzing Latter-day Saint identity through faith-based counseling frameworks and contemporary community challenges within Christian religious education.