Mark Thiessen Nation

“I am an adult convert to the Anabaptist/Mennonite tradition. While being in serious and enriching conversation with Christians from other traditions, I am excited about our own. I believe there are riches yet to be mined, riches that enable us to combine grace and faithfulness, a trinitarian faith with serious discipleship. In my own calling as a teacher, I hope to contribute to the shaping of future, visionary leaders for the Church and I endeavor to foster imaginative teaching and preaching that calls forth joyful obedience.”

Mark Thiessen Nation graduated with a Ph.D. from Fuller Theological Seminary (2000) with a major in Christian Ethics and a minor in Philosophy of Religion. He earned an M.Div. from Christian Theological Seminary (1991), an M.A. in peace studies from Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminaries (1981), and a B.A. from Sangamon State University (1975). Dr. Nation, a former pastor, was director of the London Mennonite Centre (1996-2002) and founding Director of the Champaign-Urbana Peace Initiative (1981-1986). He has edited or co-edited five books and published more than two dozen articles and more than a dozen book reviews. He is generally acknowledged to be one of the foremost authorities on the theology and ethics of John Howard Yoder. His most recent book is John Howard Yoder: Mennonite Patience, Evangelical Witness, Catholic Convictions. (Courses Offered)

Ph.D., Fuller Theological Seminary
M.Div., Christian Theological Seminary
M.A., Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminaries
B.A., Sangamon State University

• John Howard Yoder: Mennonite Patience, Evangelical Witness, Catholic Convictions Wm. B. Eerdmans, 2006.
• Karl Barth and the Problem of War and Other Essays on Barth by John Howard Yoder, Cascade Books, edited by Mark Thiessen Nation, 2003.
• Faithfulness & Fortitude: In Conversation with the Theological Ethics of Stanley Hauerwas. T&T Clark, co-edited with Samuel Wells, 2000
• The Wisdom of the Cross: Essays in Honor of John Howard Yoder Wm.B. Eerdmans, co-edited with Stanley Hauerwas, Chris Huebner and Harry Huebner, 1999; reprinted by Wipf & Stock, 2005.
• Virtues & Practices in the Christian Tradition: Christian Ethics after MacIntyre Trinity Press International, co-edited with Nancey Murphy and Brad Kallenberg, 1997; reprinted by The University of Notre Dame Press, 2003.
• Theology Without Foundations: Religious Practice & the Future of Theological Truth Abingdon Press, co-edited with Stanley Hauerwas and Nancey Murphy, 1994.
• More than twenty articles and a dozen book reviews in various publications.
• For a full CV click here

• Numerous Unpublished Scholarly Addresses, , Unpublished Papers, and Bibliographies (some of which have been published).

• Annually Since Coming to EMU
• Director, London Mennonite Centre, 1996-2002
• Interim Pastor, Glendale Church of the Brethren, 1995-1996
• Pastor, Ladera Church of the Brethren, 1991-1995
• Pastor, Orestes Christian Church, 1989-1991
• Pastor, Grace Community Church (GC Mennonite), 1987
• Founding Director, The Champaign-Urbana Peace Initiative,
  1981-1986
• Child Protective Services Social Worker, 1977-1979
• Evangelism, Youth Ministry, 1972-74
• Help in Discerning Shape of Call and Ministry (for a new Mennonite minister) Scholarship Practice 2006-07

The American Academy of Religion
The Society of Christian Ethics
annually since coming to EMU