Dr. Douglas Harink
Professor of Theology
A233, 780-465-3500 x8062
Our email addresses are First Name dot Last Name at kingsu.ca.
Member: Center of Theological Inquiry, Princeton, NJ
Education
Ph.D. (Theology) 1988: University of St. Michael's College, Toronto School of Theology
M.A. (Theology) 1982: University of St. Michael's College, Toronto School of Theology
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 Politics
- Saint Paul
Current Research Projects
- “Saint Paul’s Secular Destinies” (Paul in contemporary European philosophy)
- Theological Commentary on 1 and 2 Peter
Recent Publications
Paul among the Postliberals: Pauline Theology beyond Christendom and Modernity (Grand Rapids: Brazos Press, 2003).
“Setting it Right: Doing Justice to Justification,” Christian Century (June 14, 2005): 20-25.
“Response to Pinnock, Carter and Mangina,” Canadian Evangelical Review 26-27 (2004): 25-34. (Response to reviews of Paul among the Postliberals)
“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.
“For or Against the Nations: Yoder and Hauerwas, What’s the Difference?” Toronto Journal of Theology 17 (2001): 167-185.
“Taking the University to Church: The Role of Theology in the Christian University Curriculum.” Christian Scholar’s Review 23 (1999): 389-410.
“Spirit in the World in the Theology of John Calvin: A Contribution to a Theology of Religion and Culture.” Didaskalia 9 (1998): 61-81.
Numerous book reviews
Twenty five scholarly papers presented at various conferences
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 (formerly THEO 324)
THEO 375 - God, Physics and the Human Prospect (formerly THEO 395)
THEO 380 - Earthly Good: Christian Ethics (formerly THEO 390)
Administrative Responsibilities
- Chair, Re/Sourcing Committee (Faculty Development)
- International Affairs Committee