Associate Professor, Theology and Ethics

Education:
B.A., Moody Bible Institute (1997)
M.Rel., Wycliffe College, University of Toronto (2000)
Th.D., Wycliffe College, University of Toronto (2005)

Contact Information

Teaching Fields

Systematic Theology
Historical Theology
Theological Ethics

Publications

1. Books:

Ethics in the Presence of Jesus. New York and London: T & T Clark, 2012.

Revisiting the Doctrine of the Divine Attributes: In Dialogue with Karl Barth, Eberhard Jüngel, and Wolf Krötke. New York: Peter Lang, 2007.

2. Chapters in Books:

"'A Specific Form of Relationship:'" Election & Commandment in Barth's Theological Ethics." in Trinity and Election in Contemporary Theology, ed. Michael Dempsey. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2011.

"Barth on the Economy: In Dialogue with Kathryn Tanner." in Commanding Grace: Studies in Karl Barth's Ethics, ed. Daniel Migliore, 199-226. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2010.

"Becoming One: The Christian Story and the Politics of Marriage." in Human Sexuality and the Nuptial Mystery, ed. Roy R. Jeal, 131-47. Eugene, OR: Cascade Books, 2010.

3. Articles, Peer Reviewed Journals:

"The Contemporaneity of God for Ethics Today: Paul Lehmann's Contribution to a Neglected Theme, in Dialogue with Dietrich Bonhoeffer," Studies in Christian Ethics 23 (August 2010).

"'The Indivisible Whole of God's Reality:' On the Agency of Jesus in Bonhoeffer's Ethics," International Journal of Systematic Theology 12 (July 2010).

"The Theological Function of the Doctrine of the Divine Attributes and the Divine Glory, with Special Reference to Karl Barth and his Reading of the Protestant Orthodox," Scottish Journal of Theology 61 (April 2008): 206-23.

"God’s Attributes as God’s Clarities: Wolf Krötke’s Doctrine of the Divine Attributes," International Journal of Systematic Theology 10 (January 2008): 54-72.

"Wholly Human and Wholly Divine, Humiliated and Exalted: Some Reformed Explorations in Bonhoeffer's Christology Lectures," Scottish Bulletin of Evangelical Theology 25 (Autumn 2007): 210-25.

"Disclosure without Reservation: Re-evaluating Divine Hiddenness," Neue Zeitschrift für Systematische Theologie und Religionsphilosophie 48 (November 2006): 367-80.

"The Glory of God in the Theology of Eberhard Jüngel," International Journal of Systematic Theology 8 (October 2006): 343-55.

"Eberhard Jüngel and Wolf Krötke: Recent Contributions Toward a Trinitarian Doctrine of God's Attributes," Toronto Journal of Theology 22 (Fall 2006): 159-80.


4. Review Essays, Peer Reviewed Journals:

Vanhoozer, Kevin J. The Drama of Doctrine: A Canonical Linguistic Approach to Christian Theology . Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2005. Canadian Evangelical Review 34-35 (Fall 2007-Spring 2008): 81-90.

Wolf, Krötke. Gottes Klarheiten: Eine Neuinterpretation der Lehre von Gottes ‘Eigenschaften’. Tübingen: J. C. B. Mohr (Paul Siebeck), 2001. Toronto Journal of Theology 22 (Fall 2006): 169-80.


5. Translations, Peer Reviewed Journals:

Jüngel, Eberhard. "Theses on the Eternality of Eternal Life." Toronto Journal of Theology 22(Fall 2006): 163-69.


6. Contributions to Multi-Authored Works:

"The Attributes of God," in The Westminster Handbook to Karl Barth, ed. Richard E. Burnett. Louisville and London: Westminster John Knox (forthcoming).

"Word of God," in Dictionary of the Bible and Western Culture: A Handbook for Students, ed. Mary Ann Beavis and Michael Gilmour. Sheffield: Sheffield Phoenix Press (forthcoming).

"Ludwig Feuerbach," in The Cambridge Dictionary of Christian Theology, ed. David Fergusson, Karen Kilby, Ian McFarland, and Iain Torrance. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press (forthcoming).


7. Book Reviews:

Torrance, Thomas F. Atonement. Downers Grove: IVP Academic, 2009. Theological Studies (forthcoming).

Smail, Tom. Like Father, Like Son: The Trinity Imaged in Our Humanity. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2005. Scottish Journal of Theology (forthcoming).

Wustenberg, Ralph K. The Political Dimension of Reconciliation: A Theological Analysis of Ways of Dealing with Guilt during the Transition to Democracy in South Africa and (East) Germany. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2009. International Journal of Systematic Theology (forthcoming).

Ziegler, Philip G., and Michelle J. Bartel. Explorations in Christian Theology and Ethics: Essays in Conversation with Paul L. Lehmann. Aldershot, UK: Ashgate, UK, 2009. Studies in Christian Ethics 23 (August 2010).

Perry, Tim, ed. The Legacy of John Paul II: An Evangelical Assessment. Downers Grove, IL: IVP Academic, 2007. Pro Ecclesia 19 (Winter 2010): 119-21.

Allert, Craig D. A High View of Scripture? The Authority of the Bible and the Formation of the New Testament Canon. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2007. Didaskalia 20 (November 2009): 108-13.

Torrance, Thomas F. Incarnation: Person and Life of Christ. Downers Grove, IVP Academic, 2008. Didaskalia 20 (November 2009): 120-22.

McCormack, Bruce L. Orthodox and Modern: Studies in the Theology of Karl Barth. Grand Rapids, Baker Academic, 2008. Calvin Theological Journal 44 (Fall 2009): 434-46.

Toedt, Heinz Eduard. Authentic Faith: Bonhoeffer's Theological Ethics in Context. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2007. International Journal of Systematic Theology 11 (November 2009): 489-90.

Webster, John. Confessing God: Essays in Christian Dogmatics II. London, Edinburgh and New York: T & T Clark, 2005. Pro Ecclesia 18 (Spring 2009): 219-23.

Webster, John. Word & Church: Essays in Christian Dogmatics. Edinburgh and New York: T & T Clark, 2001. Pro Ecclesia 18 (Spring 2009): 219-23.

Molnar, Paul D. Resurrection and Incarnation: Toward a Contemporary Understanding . Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2007. Karl Barth Society of North America Newsletter 36 (May 2008):6-10.

Barter Moulaison, Jane. Lord, Giver of Life: Toward a Pneumatological Complement to George Lindbeck's Theory of Doctrine. Waterloo, ON: Wilfrid Laurier University Press, 2007. Studies in Religion/Sciences Religieuses 37 (January 2008): 162-64.

Molnar, Paul D. Divine Freedom and the Doctrine of the Immanent Trinity: In Dialogue with Karl Barth and Contemporary Theology. London and New York: Continuum, 2005. Modern Theology 23 (October 2007): 634-36.

Richardson, Kurt Anders. Reading Karl Barth: New Directions for North American Theology. Grand Rapids: Baker Academic, 2004. Calvin Theological Journal 42 (April 2007): 187-90.

Webster, John. Barth’s Earlier Theology. London and New York: T & T Clark, 2005. Calvin Theological Journal 41 (November 2006): 411-13.

Krötke, Wolf. Sin and Nothingness in the Theology of Karl Barth. Studies in Reformed Theology and History, Princeton, NJ: Princeton Theological Seminary, 2005. International Journal of Systematic Theology 8 (July 2006): 336.

Barth, Karl. The Theology of the Reformed Confessions. Translated & Annotated by Darrell L. Guder & Judith J. Guder. Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2002. Toronto Journal of Theology 20 (Spring 2004):105–06.

Gunton, Colin. Act and Being: Towards a Theology of the Divine Attributes. Grand Rapids and Camebridge: Eerdmans, 2003. Toronto Journal of Theology 20 (Spring 2004): 110–11.

Jüngel, Eberhard. God’s Being is in Becoming: A Paraphrase of Karl Barth’s Doctrine of the Trinity. Trans. and intro. by John Webster. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2001. Toronto Journal of Theology 19 (Fall 2003): 125–26.

Palmer, Michael. The Question of God: An Introduction and Sourcebook. New York: Routledge, 2001. Toronto Journal of Theology 19 (Fall 2003): 126–27.

Buckley, James J. and David S. Yeago, ed. Knowing the Triune God: The Work of the Spirit in the Practices of the Church. Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 2001. Toronto Journal of Theology 18 (Fall 2002): 295–96.


8. Shorter Book Notices:

Placher, William C. The Triune God: An Essay in Postliberal Theology Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2007. Theological Studies 69 (June 2008): 479-80.


9. Papers Presented:

"Revelation in the Present Tense: Rethinking Interpretation in light of the Prophetic Office of Jesus Christ." To be read at the Annual Meeting of the AAR, the Christian Systematic Theology Section, Atlanta GA, November 2010.

"'Maturity is Salvation:' The Will to Power in the Theological Ethics of Paul Lehmann." Read at the Upper Midwest Regional Meeting of the AAR, St. Paul MN, March 2009.

"'The Indivisible Whole of God's Reality:' On the Agency of Jesus Christ in Bonhoeffer's Ethics." Read at the Canadian Theological Society, Vancouver BC, June 2008.

"'A High View of Scripture?' The Authority of the Bible and the Formation of the New Testament Canon." Response to Prof. Craig Allert at the Canadian Evangelical Theological Association, Vancouver BC, May 2008.

"Becoming One: The Christian Story and the Politics of Marriage." Read at the St. Margaret's Consultation on Doctrine, Liturgy, and Preaching, Winnipeg MB, April 2008.

"On Why Christopher Hitchens Can Help Us to Hear the Gospel." Read at the Providence College Faculty Forum, Otterburne MB, February 2008.

“‘Wholly Human and Wholly Divine, Humiliated and Exalted:’ Explorations in Bonhoeffer’s Christology.” Read at the Canadian Theological Society, Toronto ON, May 2006.

“Discipleship and Obedience.” Response to Prof. John Webster at SEAD (Scholarly Engagement in Anglican Doctrine), Toronto ON, October 2005.

“A Hidden God? Eberhard Jüngel’s Account of the Deus Absconditus in Conversation with Martin Luther.” Read at the Canadian Evangelical Theological Society, Halifax NS, May 2003.


10. Other Scholarly Engagements:

Fellow of the Center for Barth Studies, Princeton Theological Seminary, Princeton NJ, June 2007-.

Professional Associations And Roles

American Academy of Religion
Member-at-Large: Canadian Evangelical Theological Association
Fellow: Canadian Institute for the Study of Popular Culture
Canadian Theological Society
Karl Barth Society of North America
Society for Biblical Literature
T.F. Torrance Theological Fellowship
"Ask a Theologian" Columnist, Faith Today
Contributing Editor to the Journal for the Theology of Culture
Referee, International Journal of Systematic Theology, Theological Studies

Employment

St. John's College, University of Manitoba, Instructor in Christian Doctrine (2007-2008)
Tyndale College & Seminary, Instructor in Systematic Theology (2004-2006)
Wycliffe College, Instructor in Theology in the Diploma in Lay Ministry Program (2001-2006)
Thorneloe University (Laurentian University), Instructor in Theological Ethics (2005)
Toronto School of Theology, Instructor in Theological German (2005)
Wycliffe College, Teaching Assistant & Occasional Lecturer (2001–2005)

Hobbies

long-distance running, hiking, reading

Personal Data

Chris's primary area of scholarly interest is the Christian doctrine of God and the theology of Karl Barth and Dietrich Bonhoeffer. He is married to Christina, and has two daughters, Lillian and Fiona. They are members of St. Margaret's Anglican Church in Winnipeg. Chris is a transitional Deacon in the Anglican Church of Canada. He will be ordained to the Priesthood on Ascension day, May 13th 2010. He is currently working on a book exploring the relationship between Christology and Christian Ethics, to be published by T & T Clark. In June of 2010, Chris will be taking up the post of Senior Lecturer in Systematic Theology at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand.

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