Thomas Jay Oord

Theologian, Philosopher, Multi-Disciplinary Scholar. Directs doctoral students. Author, Speaker, Photographer. Tries to follow Jesus. Above all, aims to love.

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I appreciate that the Progressive Christianity Organization is sharing about my new nature and photography film! “Seer” – A Movie with Thomas Jay Oord https://t.co/aJGFS5logV

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In new book, Oord makes theology about God's love https://t.co/eitcNoOahY via @baptist_news

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@wesleyhousecam Thanks for sharing this!

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@RandalRauser Great! Has the review appeared yet?

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Do you believe in miracles? In this essay, I argue that belief in miracles is justified if miracles are defined/understood in a particular way. https://t.co/XPNjaxIlCl

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It's out and available today! To my knowledge, this is the first book ever written with the title, A Systematic Theology of Love. I address that odd fact in the first chapter. https://t.co/NsNcqCZvX0

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A few years ago, I made photos of three mountain lions in the Owyhees. I recently put a few trail cams in that area, and apparently the lions are still around.

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A Systematic Theology of Love Coming in March! https://t.co/lk4FNtnqPx

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Last chance to register for ORTLine26, this Thursday through Saturday, Feb. 12-14! Register now and also get all the conference sessions after the event as audio downloads! https://t.co/erTDiEYt2K

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@MadangPodcast Thanks!

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The book I've been working on will be released in March. And I love the cover!

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I'm excited to begin 2026 directing these doctoral students in open and relational theology! And it was a pleasure to work with those who recently graduated. For info on the doctoral programs, see this link: https://t.co/o4KQiKPCdZ

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Seven Christmas Gifts & Three Invitations https://t.co/I8jElsTXiM

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Which cover do you prefer? Some context: this is a collection of about 15 scholarly and practical essays exploring the theme in the book's title. The project is commissioned by the Institute for Research on Unlimited Love, and a conference is planned at an Oxford college.

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I really enjoyed this philosophical/theological conversation with @kylewhitaker and Chris Lilley! https://t.co/xG2TtAVnYk

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Bart Ehrman & NT Wright on the Problem of Evil · · Thomas Jay Oord

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...something I formulated while listening to Tripp Fuller and Andrew Davis discuss Religion in the Making.

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In this essay, I argue for what I think is the best way to imagine panentheism. And I offer a new word, theoenpanism. Both seem critical for conceptualizing the universe in God and God in the universe. Panentheism and Theoenpanism · Thomas Jay Oord https://t.co/wKAWC3LsbD

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As a college senior, I read a rough draft of a new systematic theology. It was written by Ray Dunning. I loved it! It used relational language to make sense of grace, faith, and holiness. Today, Dunning turns 99 years old. Congrats, Ray!