Resources

Resources

ORT-RELATED SUBSTACKS

Michael Brennan / Theodivergent @michaelbrennan682731

I am an educator with a doctorate of theology and ministry at Northwind Theological Seminary. https://substack.com/@michaelbrennan682731

Brandon Brown @parsonbrown  https://substack.com/@parsonbrown

Gayle Hansen Browne / Beholding and Befriending Life @gaylehansenbrowne

Spiritual director, theologian, writer, and Episcopal priest. Grounded in open and relational theology. https://substack.com/@gaylehansenbrowne

Simon Cross @simonjcross

I am a minister in the United Reformed Church and I chair the Progressive Christianity Network (Britain). I’m also a journalist, writer, and activist. https://substack.com/@simonjcross

Paul Dazet / a wounded healer @pauldazet

Love is the Way. I love books, coffee, and talking about books while drinking coffee. https://substack.com/@pauldazet

Russ Dean @russdean

Co-pastor, w Amy Jacks Dean, at Park Road Baptist, since 2000. Author of three books: Finding a New Way Home, The Power of the God Who Can’t, and The Story as We Have Received It. https://substack.com/@russdean

Pete Enns / Odds and Enns @peteenns

I have a PhD in biblical studies from Harvard University. I am a professor, author, host of The Bible for Normal People podcast, and hopeful wanderer. I more or less manage to keep moving without much adult supervision. https://substack.com/@peteenns

Brian Felushko @brianfelushko

Former conservative Christian apologist and pastor engaged in an ongoing quest regarding faith lost and found. I am learning to live with uncertainty and agnosticism. https://brianfelushko.substack.com

Jonathan Foster @jonathanunderscorefoster

partner of 1, father of 3, founder of lovehaiti.org, podcaster, award-winning author w/some degrees in theology and experience in grief. https://substack.com/@jonathanunderscorefoster

Tripp Fuller / Process This @theologynerd

Host of Homebrewed Christianity Podcast since 2008. Ph.D. in Philosophy of Religion & Post-Doc in Religion & Science. I have a deep love of Tolkien, the Lakers, & Dodger Baseball.  https://trippfuller.com https://substack.com/@theologynerd

Dan Gross @dangross
I’m a self-taught student of theology and philosophy – just a PWD (Person Without a Degree) chasing good questions and the God who invites them. https://substack.com/@dangross

Simon Hall / A God We Could Believe In @agodwecouldbelievein

This is the Substack for the upcoming podcast A God We Could Believe In. For now, posts are written by podcast contributor Simon Hall. https://substack.com/@agodweco…

Chris Hanson @drchrishanson

pediatrician and theologian who thinks God is love, interacts with us, and teaches us to love each other https://substack.com/@drchrishanson

Steve Harper / Shepherd’s Care @steveharper107308

https://steveharper107308.substack.com

Bradley Jersak @bradleyjersak124315

Bradley Jersak (Principal, SSU.ca / Pastoral Scholar, PTM.org) https://substack.com/@bradleyjersak124315

Brian McLaren @brianmclaren

Author https://substack.com/@brianmclaren

Tim Miller @timbmiller

A lifelong fascination with philosophy and science led me to pursue a theology doctorate after a career in computers. Theologies that push against boundaries of orthodoxies in hopes of uncovering unexpected, hidden truths enthrall me. https://substack.com/@timbmiller

Thomas Jay Oord @thomasjayoord

 https://substack.com/@thomasjayoord

Tori E. Owens @toriowens

Therapist and mystic https://substack.com/@toriowens

Jim Palmer @jimpalmerauthor

Founder of Center for Non-Religious Spirituality. Best-Selling Author. Spiritual Director. Public Intellectual. Existential Health Counselor. Philosophical Theology. https://substack.com/@jimpalmerauthor

John Pohl @johnpohl602530

Professor of Pediatrics, University of Utah; DThM, Northwind Theological Seminary. I’m very interested in research evaluating the intersection of science and religion. Blog: Phi-The-Sci: Equilateral Musings (https://johnfpohlmd.blog/https://substack.com/@johnpohl602530

Nick Polk @tolkienpop

Husband | Production Editor for Mallorn | Coffee Addict | Wannabe Punk Theologian | Tolkien Enthusiast https://tolkienpop.substack.com

Austin Pounds @evolvingtheologian

I am an inspiring theologian who recently graduated with my ThM in Theological Studies. My goal is to show how theology is vital for the church’s thriving. https://evolvingtheologian.substack.com

Andre Rabe / Always Loved @andrerabe

Andre Rabe is a storyteller, theologian, philosopher, author, and public speaker. Andre earned his doctorate degree in theology from Northwind Theological Seminary. https://substack.com/@andrerabe

Michael Rose @mrose

A thoughtful mystic, an accidental activist, and intuitively empathetic. Husband, Dad, Open and relational & Teilhardian thinker, and Kite Flyer. I’m interested in big ideas about love, and thoughtful, love-inspiring stories. https://substack.com/@mrose

Clint Schnekloth / Lutheran Confessions @clintschnekloth

A pastor in Fayetteville, Arkansas, my focus on progressive faith practice highlighted in A Guidebook to Progressive Church, resonates well with the local church ministry implications of ORT. https://clintschnekloth.substack.com/

Matthew David Segall / Footnotes2Plato @footnotes2plato

Matthew David Segall, PhD, is a transdisciplinary researcher, integral philosopher, and teacher applying process-relational thought across the natural and social sciences. https://substack.com/@footnotes2plato

Eric Sentell / Saving Faith @ericsentell

I write about faith, Christianity, politics, life lessons, and more at EricSentell.Medium.com https://substack.com/@ericsentell

Glenn Siepert / What If Project @whatifproject

creating a more colorful world at the What If Project with a microphone, keyboard, and lots of bright paint https://substack.com/@whatifproject

  1. Aaron Simmons @jaaronsimmons

I am a philosopher, author, speaker, professor, mountain biker, trout fisherman, husband, and father. I am the author of many academic books, but also the popular audience book: “Camping with Kierkegaard.” https://substack.com/@jaaronsimmons

Jon Paul Sydnor / Great Open Dance @jonpaulsydnor

Jon Paul Sydnor is the author of The Great Open Dance: A Progressive Christian Theology. He is also Professor of Theology and Religious Studies at Emmanuel College and theologian-in-residence at Grace Community Boston. https://substack.com/@jonpaulsydnor

Kelley Weber @aspiralspace

Spiritual Director, Theater Artist, Writer, Podcaster. https://substack.com/@aspiralspace

Randy Woodley @rwoodley7

Mixed Indigenous writer of books, screenplays, articles. I explore spirituality, theology, Indigeneity, justice, race, farming. Recovering PhD, Distinguished Professor Emeritus. Speaking and living into healing our world. https://substack.com/@rwoodley7

Deanna Young @deannayoung717290

Pastor, Author, Artist, Open & Relational Theologian, Preacher, Teacher, Wife, Mother, Grandmother https://substack.com/@deannayoung717290

Paul Young @wmpauly

Father to six, Husband to one, Grandfather to 18 and not done, Great Grandfather to…well, none, but getting closer, a Jesus of the Sermon on the Mount follower, author, speaker, lover of life and people https://substack.com/@wmpauly

 

Bibliographies

John Sanders - Open Theism

This bibliography is arranged in five categories: (1) multi-views works, (2) works supporting open theism, (3) works engaging open theism, (4) works against open theism, and (5) doctoral dissertations and masters theses engaging open theism. Updated November 2018

Center for Process Studies Library

The Center for Process Studies library is the world’s largest collection of writings in process-relational thought–consists of more than 2,400 books, 750 dissertations, and 12,000 articles.

Whitehead Research Library

The Whitehead Research Library provides open access to archival material related to the philosophy and life of Alfred North Whitehead. It includes electronic versions of student lecture notes, letters, and photographs.

Process and Faith Lectionary

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Web Essays & Sites

Academic Book Series

Studies in Open and Relational Theologies
 
Description

The Studies in Open and Relational Theologies series promotes academic research and discourse on open, relational, and process perspectives in theology and religion (including those of open theism, process theology, neoclassical, and other relational and personalist traditions). This series is devoted to constructive and critical studies, especially those involving theological and philosophical speculation about the nature of Ultimates, freedom, power, relationality, evil, love, religious belonging, and more. 

 
Series Editors
Thomas Jay Oord and Wm. Andrew Schwartz
 

Editorial Board 

Karen Baker-Fletcher, Donna Bowman, Philip Clayton, Daniel Dombrowski, Nancy Howell, Krista Hughes, Catherine Keller, Daniel Ott, Elaine Padilla, Richard Rice, John Sanders, Bethany Sollereder, Donald Viney, Theodore Walker, Karen Winslow, Michael Zbaraschuk

Doctorate in Open
and Relational Theology

In conjunction with Northwind Theological Seminary, the Center for Open and Relational Theology offers a Doctorate in Theology and Ministry. The degree is fully online, inexpensive, and involves Oxford Style study with Thomas Jay Oord and other scholars.
 
For more information, see the Northwind Theological Seminary website.

Open and Relational Essays