Christian Early

Christian Early, associate professor of philosophy & theology. Christian earned a BA in Biblical studies from the University of the Nations in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, a MA in theology from Fuller Theological Seminary, and a PhD in philosophy from the University of Wales. Originally from Denmark, most recently he comes from California where he has teaching experience at Fuller Theological Seminary and at Azusa Pacific University. Christian specializes in philosophy of religion.

B.A., University of the Nations (Kailua-Kona, Hawaii)
M.A., Fuller Theological Seminary
Ph.D., University of Wales

“The Great Battle.” The Weather Vane. March 30, 2006.
“On Love.” The Weather Vane. February 23, 2006.
“You Saucy Devil.” The Weather Vane. February 9, 2006.
“On Learning.” The Weather Vane. January 26, 2006.
Review of Kingdom Ethics: Following Jesus in Contemporary Context by Glen Stassen and David Gushee. Mennonite Quarterly Review (July 2005): 411-414.
“In Search of a Natural Education.” The Weather Vane. April 14, 2005.
“On the Likert Scale.” The Weather Vane. March 31, 2005.
“On the Grading System.” The Weather Vane. March 3, 2005.
“Dealing With Boggarts.” The Weather Vane. February 17, 2005.
with Nancey Murphy. “Radical Reformed Christianity and Issues in Science and Religion.” Encyclopedia of Science and Religion, J. Wentzel Vrede van Huyssteen ed. Macmillan (2003): 135-136.
“We Must Also Talk About Truth.” In Reflecting on Faith in a Post-Christian Time by Daniel Liechty. Cascadia Pusblishing House, Telford, PA (2003): 139-141.
“On Learning How to Think: Why Coming Face to Face with Being Human Is to Begin the Dangerous Road to Truth.” In DreamSeaker Magazine: Voices From the Soul. Volume 3, Number 1:31-33. Winter 2003.
“Overcoming Evil and Acquiring a ‘Natural’ Desire for Peace.” In Coping with Evil: Perspectives from Science and Theology. Proceedings of the Danish Science-Theology Forum, vol. 2 (2003): 47-64.

“What We Can Learn From D. W. Winnicot: Response to Mary Clark.” Shenandoah Anabaptist Science Society Forum. Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, VA. February 23, 2007.
“Toward an Anabaptist Theology of Religions.” Tuesday Luncheon Faculty Presentation. Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, VA. February 20, 2007.
“From Neurons to Ethics: Science, Philosophy, and Theology.” Shenandoah Anabaptist Science Society Lecture. Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, VA. September 19, 2006.
“Liberal Arts for the 21st Century: When and Where Are We?” Spring Faculty and Staff Conference Workshop. Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, VA. May 4, 2006.
“Rethinking Ethics and the Practice of Medicine.” Virginia Humanities Conference. University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg, VA. March 10-11, 2006.
“The Power to Be Heard: Considering the Christian Case Against Liberal Democracy and the Nation State.” Secularity and Globalization: What Comes After Modernity? Calvin College, Grand Rapids, MI. November 10-12, 2005.
“Towards a Pacifist Philosophy of Religion.” Occational Seminars in Theology and Philosophy. University of Copenhagen, Copenhagen, Denmark. June 16, 2005.
“Buber and Aristotle on the Doctor-Patient Relationship.” Shenandoah Valley Biotechnology Symposium. Eastern Mennonite High School, Harrisonburg, VA. April 27, 2005.
“Doubt in Film: A Theological Perspective.” Conference of Christianity and Film. Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC. March 11-12, 2005.
“The Problem With Democracy: A View From the Margins.” December Graduates Recognition Reception. Eastern Mennonite University, Harrisonburg, VA. December 9, 2004.
“Coming to America: Anabaptists in Pennsylvania.” Guest lecture in Religion in America. Saint Mary’s College, Saint Mary’s Historical City, MD. October 14, 2004.

“Plato and Camus: Towards an Anabaptist Response to Tragedy.” Guest lecture in Plague Colloquium. February 10, 2008.
“Neuroscience, Anthropology, and Ethics.” Guest lecture in Passions Colloquium. November 11, 2007.
“Aristotle and the Virtues of Being a Student.” Guest lecture in Gold Colloquium. April 11, 2007.
“Philosophical Influences on Psychology.” Guest lecture in History of Psychology. September 12, 2006.
“Aristotle and the Golden Mean.” Guest lecture in Gold Colloquium. April 12, 2006.
“Ways of Knowing: The Craft Tradition.” Guest lecture in First Year Seminar. November 1, 2005.
“Current Issues in Philosophy and Theology.” Guest lecture in Bible and Religion Senior Capstone. October 6, 2005.
“Alasdair MacIntyre: Tradition and Rationality.” Guest lecture in Postmodernism. Eastern Mennonite Seminary. October 4, 2005.

Apologetics. Course taught for Mennonite Youth Fellowship Sunday School. Community Mennonite Church. Spring 2006.
“The God of Adventure: Bringing Resurrection Home.” Sermon preached. Spring Mount Mennonite Church, Spring Mount, PA. April 23, 2006.
Adult Education Committee, Chair. Community Mennonite Church. 2005.
Adult Education Committee. Community Mennonite Church. 2004.
Ad hod committee on the Lord’s Supper. Community Mennonite Church. 2004.

American Philosophical Association
American Academy of Religion

Cultural Conflict and Diversity. Århus, Denmark. August 19-23.
Anual meeting of the American Academy of Religion. Washington, D.C. November 17-20, 2006.
Virginia Humanities Conference. University of Mary Washington. Fredericksburg, VA. March 10-11, 2006.
Secularity and Globalization: What Comes Next? Calvin College. Grand Rapids, MI. November 10-12, 2005.
Shenandoah Valley Biotechnology Symposium. Eastern Mennonite High School. Harrisonburg, VA. April 27, 2005.

Topics in Philosophy: Aesthetics. Fall 2007-8.
Introduction to Philosophy. Spring 2007-8.
Senior Seminar (with Cyndi Gusler). Spring 2007-8.

Senate. 2007-9
Shenandoah Anabaptist Science Society Committee. 2006-
Campus Ministries Committee. 2006-
Honors Committee. 2005-6.
Faculty Scholarship Committee. 2003-6.
Global Village Curriculum Committee. 2002-6.