Charles K. Bellinger
Theological Librarian and Professor of Theology and Ethics
Email: c.bellinger@tcu.edu
Phone: 817-257-7668
Biography
| During my years in graduate school I studied both theology and ethics because the concept of narrow disciplinary boundaries separating the two fields never made sense to me. I also developed a strong interest in reflecting on human psychology from a theological point of view. Over the past several years my attention has come into focus on the topic of theological anthropology seen through a Trinitarian lens. My major theme over the years since college has been reflecting on violence psychologically and ethically. Key thinkers I draw on include Soren Kierkegaard, Eric Voegelin, and Rene Girard. |
Degrees:
M.A., Texas Christian University, 2013
M.S.L.S., University of Illinois, 1998
Ph.D., University of Virginia, 1997 (Theology, Ethics, and Culture)
M.A., University of Virginia, 1992 (Religious Ethics)
M.A., Pacific School of Religion, 1987 (Theology)
B.S., Portland State University, 1985
Courses Taught:
History of Christian Ethics
Kierkegaard and Moral Philosophy
Master of Theological Studies Colloquium: Advanced Theological Research and Writing
Religion and Violence, Religion and Secularity in Contemporary Thought
Rene Girard and Theology
Theology and Human Rights
Professional Affiliations:
American Academy of Religion
American Theological Library Association
Colloquium on Violence and Religion
Soren Kierkegaard Society (webma
University Faculty for Life
Select Publications:
The Genealogy of Violence: Reflections on Creation, Freedom, and Evil. New York: Oxford University Press, 2001.
The Trinitarian Self: The Key to the Puzzle of Violence. Eugene, Oregon: Pickwick Publications, 2008.