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Charles Bellinger
During my years in graduate school I studied both theology and ethics because the concept of narrow disciplinary boundaries separating the two fields never made sense to me. I also developed a strong interest in reflecting on human psychology from a theological point of view. Over the past several years my attention has come into focus on the topic of theological anthropology seen through a Trinitarian lens. My major theme over the years since college has been reflecting on violence psychologically and ethically. Key thinkers I draw on include Soren Kierkegaard, Eric Voegelin, and Rene Girard.
B.S., Portland State University, 1985
M.A., Pacific School of Religion, 1987
M.A., University of Virginia, 1992
Ph.D., University of Virginia, 1997
M.S.L.S., University of Illinois, 1998
Episcopal Church
books and articles
Genealogy of Violence The Genealogy of Violence: Reflections on Creation, Freedom, and Evil. New York: Oxford University Press, 2001.
Comprehensive Bibilography
Courses
research interests
How Christ Will End Terrorism. (manuscript in progress)
suggested reading
Rene Girard. I See Satan Fall Like Lightning.
A summary of Girard's mature thought on the Gospels and human culture.

David Hart. The Doors of the Sea.
A brilliant meditation on the problem of evil, in conversation with Dostoyevsky.

Robert Jenson. On Thinking the Human.
A difficult but thought-provoking small book on Trinitarian anthropology.