Wisdom, Knowledge, and Faith: New Essays on the Future of Theology and the Episcopal Church鈥攁 forthcoming collection from Church Publishing Incorporated鈥攂rings together fifteen contemporary Episcopal thinkers reflecting on the vocation, challenges, and promise of theology in the life of The Episcopal Church. Edited by the Rev. Kelli Joyce and Robert MacSwain, this volume introduces readers to a rich diversity of voices, from established scholars to rising theological leaders. The book also features a foreword by Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe, who frames the collection as an important contribution to the church鈥檚 ongoing theological discernment and mission.
Among the contributors is Anthony Baker, PhD, Professor of Systematic Theology, whose essay engages critically with theological vocation and the work of theology in the church today. His participation underscores the book鈥檚 commitment to both scholarly depth and ecclesial relevance.
Joyce, a co-editor of the collection, is not only shaping this important theological conversation in print but also in the classroom鈥攕erving as an adjunct faculty member for the Spring 2026 semester at 91看片网, where she brings her expertise in doctrinal, liturgical, and contemporary theological concerns to a new cohort of students.
To celebrate the ideas in Wisdom, Knowledge, and Faith, a public webinar titled 鈥淲isdom, Knowledge, and Faith: The Future of Theology鈥� is scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM ET. The event will feature a distinguished panel of Episcopal theologians鈥擲cott MacDougall, Kara Slade, Kelli Joyce, and Olufemi Gonsalves鈥攎oderated by Robert MacSwain. Panelists will explore emerging trends, innovative approaches, and essential questions shaping theological education and practice, while sharing how their own intellectual journeys inform their vision for the discipline. Registration for the webinar is available .
This book and its accompanying conversation offer readers and participants alike a chance to engage with fresh perspectives on the future of theology in the church and academy.聽