Ted Grimsrud

Prior to teaching at EMU, Ted Grimsrud served 10 years as a pastor in Mennonite churches in Arizona, Oregon and South Dakota. He is especially interested in the connection between Christian theology and pacifism. He teaches classes in theology, peace studies, ethics, and the Bible. He is married to Kathleen Temple and recently became a grandfather. His blog is at peacetheology.net. He hosts a weekly radio program on WEMC (91.7 FM; online at wemcradio.org), called “Wavelength,” where every Saturday at 3 p.m. he plays “the best of popular music at the intersection of country, folk, rock & roll, blues, and gospel.”

Ph.D., Graduate Theological Union (1988)
M.A., Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary (1983)
B.S., University of Oregon (1976)

Books

Reasoning Together: A Conversation on Homosexuality (with Mark Thiessen Nation). Herald Press, 2008.

Embodying the Way of Jesus: Anabaptist Convictions for the 21st Century. Wipf & Stock Publishers, 2007.

Transforming the Powers: Peace, Justice, and the Domination System (co-editor). Fortress Press, 2006.

God’s Healing Strategy: An Introduction to the Main Themes of the Bible. Cascadia Publishing House, 2001.

Articles

Thirteen Sunday School lessons. Mennonite Weekly Review May 25, 2009 — August 17, 2009.

Review of Andrew Skotnicki, Criminal Justice and the Catholic Church. Modern Theology. 25.2 (April 2009), 364-67.

“How does Revelation speak today?” The Mennonite (September 2, 2008), 12-14.

“Violence as a Theological Problem.” CJP Web Journal #2 (Winter 2008).

Review of Mark Bredin, Jesus: Revolutionary of Peace. Biblical Theology Bulleton 37.4 (Winter 2007), 186-87.

“A Theology of Welcome.” In Michael A. King, ed., Stumbling Toward a Genuine Conversation on Homosexuality. Cascadia Publishing House, 2007. 237-244.

“The Legacy of CPS: Why Civilian Public Service is Important.” The Mennonite (June 19, 2007), 8-10.

Thirteen Sunday School lessons on Old Testament Prophets. Mennonite Weekly Review (June 3, 2007 – August 26, 2007).

“Walter Wink and Peace Theology.” In Frederich W. Weidmann and D. Sieple, eds. Enigmas and Powers: Engaging the Work of Walter Wink. Pickwick Publications, 2007. 74-78.

“Jesus’ Confrontation with Empire.” In Nathan Yoder and Carol Scheppard, eds. Exiles in Empire. Pandora Press, 2007. 27-41.

“Justice Apart from the Law (and Empire): Paul’s Deconstruction of Idolatry.” American Academy of Religion Annual Meetings. Chicago, November 1, 2008.

“World So Full: My Quest for Understanding.” Journeys with Jesus Colloquy. Laurelville Mennonite Church Center, October 17-19, 2008.

“Biblical Apocalyptic: What is Revealed?” and “Reading the Bible in Light of the Lamb’s War.” Compassionate Eschatology Conference. San Francisco Theological Seminary, September 26-27, 2008.

“Against Empire: A Yoderian Reading of Romans.” Peace Church in a Constantinian World Conference. Messiah College, August 14, 2008.

“What is Pacifism?” Faculty-Staff Luncheon, Eastern Mennonite University, February 5, 2008.

“Salvation in the Prophets, Salvation in Jesus: How Much Continuity?” Jewish-Christian Schism Revisited Conference. Eastern Mennonite University, March 16, 2007.

“The Christian Alternative to Vengeance.” Theologica Pacis Conference. Akron, PA, January 9, 2007.

“Revealing a New World: Power According to Biblical Apocalyptic.” American Academy of Religion Annual Meetings. Washington, DC, November 18, 2006.

“Is Pacifism Ever an Idol?” Sermon. Shalom Mennonite Congregation, Harrisonburg, VA. May 16, 2009.

“Healing Justice.” Sermon. Shalom Mennonite Congregation, Harrisonburg, VA. January 11, 2009.

“Trusting God in the Real World” Sermon. Shalom Mennonite Congregation, Harrisonburg, VA. September 5, 2008.

“How Does God Win?” Sermon. Shalom Mennonite Congregation, Harrisonburg, VA. June 22, 2008.

“Power in Weakness.” Sermon. Shalom Mennonite Congregation, Harrisonburg, VA. June 8, 2008.

“What Are We Looking For?” Sermon. Shalom Mennonite Congregation, Harrisonburg, VA. April 27, 2008.

“Living in Apocalyptic Times.” Sermon. Shalom Mennonite Congregation, Harrisonburg, VA. March 23, 2008.

“Do This and Live.” Sermon. Shalom Mennonite Congregation, Harrisonburg, VA. February 10, 2008.

“The End Times Are Now.” Sermon. Shalom Mennonite Congregation, Harrisonburg, VA. January 6, 2008.

“Bless All the Families of the Earth.” Sermon. Shalom Mennonite Congregation, Harrisonburg, VA. November 4, 2007.

“Evoking God’s Presence.” Sermon. Shalom Mennonite Congregation, Harrisonburg, VA. October 7, 2007.

“The Church: Why Bother?” Sermon. Shalom Mennonite Congregation, Harrisonburg, VA. September 9, 2007.

American Academy of Religion

Anabaptist-Mennonite Scholars Network

American Academy of Religion annual meetings, Chicago, November 1-3, 2008.

Compassionate Eschatology, San Francisco Theological Seminary, September 26-27, 2008.

Peace Churches in a Constantinian World, Messiah College, August 12-14, 2008.

American Academy of Religion annual meetings,San Diego, CA, November 16-20, 2007.

THEO 322a—Topics in Christian Theology: The End Times
Spring 2009

Faculty Scholarship Committee, 2008-09.

New faculty mentor, 2008-09.

Justice, Peace, and Conflict Studies Steering Committee, 2008-09.

Planning committee, mini-conference on “Justice” featuring Nicholas Wolterstorff for November 2008.

Planning committee, Mennonite Scholars and Friends session, American Academy of Religion meetings, November 2007.