name: Ted Grimsrud
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about: Ted Grimsrud is Professor in the Bible &amp; Religion Dept. of Eastern Mennonite University (EMU).Prior to teaching at EMU, Ted Grimsrud served 10 years as a pastor in Mennonite churches in Arizona, Oregon and South Dakota. He is especially interested in the connection between Christian theology and pacifism. He teaches classes in theology, peace studies, ethics, and the Bible. He is married to Kathleen Temple and is a grandfather. His website is at peacetheology.net. He hosts a weekly radio program on WEMC (91.7 FM; online at wemcradio.org), called “Wavelength,” where every Saturday at 3 p.m. he plays “the best of popular music at the intersection of country, folk, rock &amp; roll, blues, and gospel.”EducationPh.D., Graduate Theological Union (198 Ted Grimsrud is Professor in the Bible &amp; Religion Dept. of Eastern Mennonite University (EMU).Prior to teaching at EMU, Ted Grimsrud served 10 years as a pastor in Mennonite churches in Arizona, Oregon and South Dakota. He is especially interested in the connection between Christian theology and pacifism. He teaches classes in theology, peace studies, ethics, and the Bible. He is married to Kathleen Temple and is a grandfather. His website is at peacetheology.net. He hosts a weekly radio program on WEMC (91.7 FM; online at wemcradio.org), called “Wavelength,” where every Saturday at 3 p.m. he plays “the best of popular music at the intersection of country, folk, rock &amp; roll, blues, and gospel.”EducationPh.D., Graduate Theological Union (1988)M.A., Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary (1983)B.S., University of Oregon (1976)PublicationsBooksTheology as if Jesus Matters: An Introduction to Christianity’s Main Convictions. Cascadia Publishing House, 2009.Reasoning Together: A Conversation on Homosexuality (with Mark Thiessen Nation). Herald Press, 2008.Embodying the Way of Jesus: Anabaptist Convictions for the 21st Century. Wipf &amp; Stock Publishers, 2007.Transforming the Powers: Peace, Justice, and the Domination System (co-editor). Fortress Press, 2006.God’s Healing Strategy: An Introduction to the Main Themes of the Bible. Cascadia Publishing House, 2001.Peace and Justice Shall Embrace: Power and Theopolitics in the Bible (co-editor). Cascadia Publishing House, 2000.Triumph of the Lamb: A Self-Study Guide to the Book of Revelation. Herald Press, 1987.Articles“Against Empire: A Yoderian Reading of Romans.” In Sharon L. Baker and Michael Hardin, eds. Peace Be With You: Christ’s Benediction Amid Violent Empires Cascadia, 2010. 120-137.""Healing Justice. The Mennonite October 20, 2009, 8-10.“Reflections on J. Denny Weaver’s The Nonviolent Atonement.” Conrad Grebel Review 27.2 (Spring 2009), 4-6.Thirteen Sunday School lessons. Mennonite Weekly Review May 25, 2009 — August 17, 2009.Review of Andrew Skotnicki, Criminal Justice and the Catholic Church. Modern Theology. 25.2 (April 2009), 364-67.“How does Revelation speak today?” The Mennonite (September 2, 2008), 12-14.“Violence as a Theological Problem.” CJP Web Journal #2 (Winter 2008).Review of Mark Bredin, Jesus: Revolutionary of Peace. Biblical Theology Bulleton 37.4 (Winter 2007), 186-87.“A Theology of Welcome.” In Michael A. King, ed., Stumbling Toward a Genuine Conversation on Homosexuality. Cascadia Publishing House, 2007. 237-244.“The Legacy of CPS: Why Civilian Public Service is Important.” The Mennonite (June 19, 2007), 8-10.Thirteen Sunday School lessons on Old Testament Prophets. Mennonite Weekly Review (June 3, 2007 – August 26, 2007).“Walter Wink and Peace Theology.” In Frederich W. Weidmann and D. Sieple, eds. Enigmas and Powers: Engaging the Work of Walter Wink. Pickwick Publications, 2007. 74-78.“Jesus’ Confrontation with Empire.” In Nathan Yoder and Carol Scheppard, eds. Exiles in Empire. Pandora Press, 2007. 27-41.Scholarly Presentations“Conversations on Homosexuality: Three Lectures.” Portland Mennonite Church, Portland, OR. February 5-6, 2010.“Contemporary Theology in Light of Anabaptism” and “Theology as If Jesus Matters.” Papers presented to the London Mennonite Forum. September 10-11, 2009.“Mercy, Not Sacrifice.” Cross Currents Seminar (Five Lectures). London Mennonite Centre. September 12, 2009.“A Biblical Understanding of Justice.” Devito Lecture. Waynesburg (PA) University. March 17, 2009.Justice Apart from the Law (and Empire): Paul’s Deconstruction of Idolatry. American Academy of Religion Annual Meetings. Chicago, November 1, 2008.World So Full: My Quest for Understanding. Journeys with Jesus Colloquy. Laurelville Mennonite Church Center, October 17-19 ...more