Dr. Douglas Harink
Interim Dean of the Faculty of Arts
Professor of Theology
Office: A233
Phone: 780-465-3500 x8062
Email: doug.harink@kingsu.ca
Education
Ph.D. (Theology) 1988: University of St. Michael's College, Toronto
M.A. (Theology) 1982: University of St. Michael's College, Toronto
M.C.S. (Theology) 1979: Regent College, Vancouver, B.C.
B.A. (Philosophy) 1975: University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Research Interests
● Modern and Contemporary Theology● Systematic Theology
● Theological Ethics and Political Theology
● Theological Interpretation of Scripture
● Saint Paul
Current Research Projects
● Apocalyptic and Christian Theology● Paul's Letter to the Romans as Political Theology
Recent Publications: Books
Editor. Paul, Philosophy, and the Theopolitical Vision: Critical Engagements with Agamben, Badiou, Žižek and Others. Theopolitical Visions. Eugene, OR: Cascade Books, 2010.
1 & 2 Peter. Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible. Grand Rapids: Brazos, 2009.
Paul among the Postliberals: Pauline Theology beyond Christendom and Modernity. Grand Rapids: Brazos Press, 2003.
Recent Publications: Essays
“Introduction: From Apocalypse to Philosophy—and Back.” In Paul, Philosophy, and the Theopolitical Vision (see above), pp. 1-10.
“Time and Politics in Four Commentaries on Romans.” In Paul, Philosophy, and the Theopolitical Vision (see above), pp. 282-312.
“The Wright Way to Read Paul.” The Christian Century (Dec. 1, 2009): 31-34.
“Will Theological Education be Theological?” Toronto Journal of Theology, Supplement 1 (2009): 155-168.
“Barth’s Apocalyptic Exegesis and the Question of Israel in Römerbrief, Chapters 9-11.” Toronto Journal of Theology 25 (2009): 5-18.
“Paul and Israel: An Apocalyptic Reading,” Pro Ecclesia 26:4 (2007): 359-380.
“Paul and the Creation of Christian Identity,” Journal of Beliefs and Values 28:1 (2007): 83-85
“The Anabaptist and the Apostle: John Howard Yoder as a Pauline Theologian,” in Ben C. Ollenburger and Gayle Gerber Koontz, eds., A Mind Patient and Untamed: Assessing John Howard Yoder’s Contributions to Theology, Ethics, and Peacemaking (Telford, PA: Cascadia, 2004): 274-287.
Numerous book reviews
Numerous scholarly papers presented at various conferences
Memberships
Canadian Theological SocietyAmerican Academy of Religion
Society of Biblical Literature
Karl Barth Society of North America
Fellowships, grants, awards
● 2005: Scholar-in-Residence Fellowship, Center of Theological Inquiry, Princeton, NJ● 2005: Council of Christian Colleges and Universities Initiative Grant for “St. Paul’s Secular Destinies” research project (US $15,000)
● 1996: Pew Faculty Summer Research Grant (US $3500)
● 1996: Templeton Science and Religion Course Program (US $10,000: shared with two colleagues, in Physics and Sociology)
● 1995-96: Pew Foundation, “Global Stewardship Initiative” (US $1500)
Courses I Teach
THEO 250 - Entering the Story: Introduction to the Bible
THEO 353 - Prophet to the Nations: Paul's Epistles and Theology
THEO 364 - Futures in the Past: Historical Theology
THEO 369 - Saving God? Contemporary Theology
THEO 370 - All Things: Theology of Creation
THEO 373 - Christian Theology Engages Other Religions
THEO 375 - God, Physics and the Human Prospect
THEO 380 - Earthly Good: Christian Ethics
Administrative Responsibilities
● Academic Affairs Committee● VP Academic Search Committee