Adjunct Faculty, Theology

Educational Info
B.A. Psychology, Wilfrid Laurier University, 1998
M.Div. Pastoral Studies, Tyndale Seminary, 2001
Th.M. Theology, Regent College, 2004
Ph.D. Christian Theology, spec. Theology and Ethics, McMaster Divinity College at McMaster University, 2011

Contact Information

Teaching Experience

Assistant Professor of Theology & Ethics, Providence Theological Seminary (starting July 2012)

Adjunct Instructor, Christian Ethics, Providence Theological Seminary, March 2012

Adjunct Professor of Theology, Tyndale Seminary, Toronto, Ontario (presently)

Adjunct Instructor, McMaster Divinity College, Hamilton, Ontario (Fall, 2011; Summer, 2009)

Instructor, Tyndale Seminary, Toronto, Ontario (Spring 2010)

Invited Lectures

“Introduction to Eschatology,” for the course Systematic Theology II, offered at the graduate level. McMaster Divinity College, March 29, 2011.

“Church Sacraments / Ordinances,” for the course Systematic Theology II, offered at the graduate level. Tyndale Seminary, March 7, 2011.

“The Trinity: Countering Tritheism,” for the course Systematic Theology I, offered at the graduate level. Tyndale Seminary, November 29, 2010.

“Dietrich Bonhoeffer: Theologian, Pastor, Activist,” for the course Life History and Vocation, an interdisciplinary seminar for MA and PhD students. McMaster Divinity College, January 11, 2010.

“Church and Culture,” for the course Christian Worldview and Spirituality, offered at the graduate level. McMaster Divinity College, November 26, 2008.

“Film, Knowledge, and Reality,” for the undergraduate course Philosophy, Film and Meaning. Redeemer University College, June 4, 2008.

“Film and Theological Ethics,” for the undergraduate course Philosophy, Film and Meaning. Redeemer University College, May 21, 2008.

“Introduction to Sexuality,” for the course Ethics and Character, offered at the graduate level. McMaster Divinity College, March 19, 2008.

“Film & Theology: A Dramatic Approach to Theology and a Theological Approach to Film,” for the undergraduate course Philosophy, Film and Meaning. Redeemer University College, May 8, 2007.

“Why Should Christians Study Philosophy?” Guest lecture for an undergraduate introductory philosophy course. Redeemer University College, March 7, 2006.

“Building Bridges to Postmodern Culture,” for the course Cross-Cultural Communications, offered at the graduate level. Tyndale Seminary, January 6, 2006.

Publications

PEER REVIEWED ARTICLES AND BOOK CHAPTERS

“Interpreting Scripture with Watson and Fowl,” chapter in Pillars of Biblical Interpretation, ed. Stanley E. Porter and Sean A. Adams (forthcoming).

“The Human Person in Contemporary Science and Theology,” Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith (forthcoming, June 2012).

“Teaching, Scholarship, and Christian Worldview: A Review of Recent Literature,” McMaster Journal of Theology and Ministry 11 (2009–2010): 28–61.

“Penal Substitution in Perspective,” McMaster Journal of Theology and Ministry 10 (2008– 2009): 22–52.

“Bonhoeffer’s Missional Ecclesiology,” McMaster Journal of Theology and Ministry 9 (2007– 2008): 96–128.

“Women Sharing in the Ministry of God: A Trinitarian Framework for the Priority of Spirit Gifting as a Solution to the Gender Debate,” Priscilla Papers 22 (Autumn 2008): 14–20.

“John Wesley in Conversation with the Emerging Church,” Asbury Theological Journal 63 (Spring 2008): 75–93.

“Bonhoeffer’s Anti-Logos and its Challenge to Oppression,” Crux 41, no. 2 (2005): 2–9.

BOOK REVIEWS

Ten Myths About Calvinism: Recovering the Breadth of the Reformed Tradition, by Kenneth J. Stewart. Reviewed in the McMaster Journal of Theology and Ministry (forthcoming).

Bonhoeffer and the Biosciences: An Initial Exploration, edited by Ralf K. Wüstenberg, Stefan Heuser, and Esther Hornung. Reviewed in Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith. Reviewed in Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith 63 (September 2011), 207–8.

New Perspectives in Believers Church Ecclesiology, edited by Abe Dueck, Helmut Harder, and Karl Koop. Reviewed in the McMaster Journal of Theology and Ministry 12 (2010–2011).

Rewired: Exploring Religious Conversion, by Paul N. Markham. Reviewed in Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith 60 (December 2008): 274–75.

Can These Bones Live? A Catholic Baptist Engagement with Ecclesiology, Hermeneutics, and Social Theory, by Barry Harvey. Reviewed in Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith 60 (December 2008): 272–73.

Nicaea and its Legacy: An Approach to Fourth-Century Trinitarian Theology, by Lewis Ayres. Reviewed in Canadian Evangelical Review (Spring 2008): 91–94.

PRESENTED ACADEMIC PAPERS

“Penal Substitution in Perspective: Re-evaluating the Doctrine’s Conceptualization and Application.” Annual meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society (Atlanta, GA), November 17, 2010.

“Missionaries in Our Own Back Yard: Lesslie Newbigin’s Concept of the Missionary Congregation as a Precursor to the Missional Church.” Paper presented at the McMaster Divinity College Theological Research Seminar (Hamilton, ON), November 24, 2009.

“John Wesley in Conversation with the Emerging Church.” Paper presented at the annual meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society (Providence, RI), November 18, 2008.

“Women Sharing in the Ministry of God: A Trinitarian Framework for the Priority of Spirit Gifting as a Solution to the Gender Debate.” Paper presented at the Midwest regional meeting of the Evangelical Theological Society (Chicago, IL), March 28, 2008.

“Is Existentialism Consistent with Christian Theology?” Paper presented at the McMaster Divinity College Theological Research Seminar (Hamilton, ON), January, 2008.

“John Wesley in Conversation with the Emerging Church.” Paper presented at the McMaster Divinity College Theological Research Seminar (Hamilton, ON), February, 2007.

“Christianity in Community: Bonhoeffer’s Theology of the Church.” Presentation on Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s ecclesiology at the Perichoresis conference (north) on Trinitarian theology (Oakville, Ontario), September, 2003.

Membership in Academic Societies

American Academy of Religion
American Scientific Affiliation
Canadian Evangelical Theological Association
Evangelical Theological Society
International Bonhoeffer Society

Awards and Distinctions

Junior Scholar Award (2012), Centre for Theological Reflection and Mentorship (Founder: Dr. Dennis Ngien, Tyndale Seminary). Given to a young PhD graduate, primarily based on dissertation and its potentiality for publication.

Academic Scholarship (2006–11), McMaster Divinity College. Renewable scholarship based on academic merit, held throughout the duration of PhD studies.

Catherine Thomson MacAlpine Memorial Scholarship (2007–08, 2008–09), McMaster Divinity College. Awarded on the basis of excellent academic work.

Student Paper Competition Finalist (2008), Evangelical Theological Society, Midwest Region. Graduate student essay competition (paper: “Sharing in the Ministry of God: A Trinitarian Framework for the Priority of Spirit Gifting as a Solution to the Gender Debate”).

Award of Excellence (2005), Centre for Theological Reflection and Mentorship. Given in recognition of a passion for and excellence in mentorship and theological reflection. Theology Prize, Regent College (2004). Given upon graduation to a student who demonstrates theological excellence.

Theology Award, Tyndale Seminary (2001). Given upon graduation to “a student who has demonstrated in their program a high level of effectiveness in reflecting theologically.”

Church Based Ministry

Pastor of Teaching and Mentoring, King’s Community Church (Oakville, ON), 2011–12.
Temporary, part-time (60%) pastoral position. Responsible for taking the lead on preaching, teaching, and the mentoring of ministry leaders in the congregation.

Pastor, Chartwell Baptist Church, King’s Campus (Oakville, ON), 2003–06
Regular preaching, pastoral care, mentoring, worship coordination, and administration.

Elder / Leadership Team Member, Chartwell Baptist Church, King’s Campus (several years).
Leadership, spiritual formation, and pastoral care of the congregation and its ministries. Chaired the team in 2008–09, providing support, accountability, and performance evaluation for the Lead Pastor on behalf of the leadership team.

Frequent pulpit supply. For examples of sermons on church, worship, and the cross (in MP3 format), listen online: http://patrickfranklin.wordpress.com/sermons/

Worship ministry coordinator and team leader (many years)
I particularly enjoy teaching young people to appreciate and understand worship as well as mentoring and training them (as individuals and teams) to lead congregational worship.

Men’s Retreat Speaker: “Mission and Vocation,” Chartwell Baptist Church (Oakville, ON), October, 2005.

Workshop: “What is the Missional Church?” Chartwell Baptist Church (Oakville, ON), 2003.

Seminar: “In Relationship and on Mission: Bonhoeffer’s Theology of the Church,” for approximately 50 leaders at Chartwell Baptist Church, 2003.

Interim pastor, Chartwell Baptist Church (multiple locations), 1999–2000, 2001.

Course Syllabi

TS5302 Christian Ethics