March 11, 2008

About Me

Filed under: — William Witt @ 11:31 am

billportraitI am Professor of Systematic Theology and Ethics at Trinity School for Ministry, where I have just finished my sixteenth year of teaching. My chief areas of interest are Systematic Theology, Historical Theology, and Philosophical Theology. I also have interests in Theological Ethics (Moral Theology) and Liturgical Theology. I consider myself to be either a Barthian Thomist or a Thomist Barthian, claiming both Thomas Aquinas and Karl Barth as theological influences.

I received my Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame, where I wrote my dissertation on “Creation, Redemption, and Grace in the Theology of Jacob Arminius.”

I am a lay person living in the Anglican Diocese of Pittsburgh, previously living and working in Connecticut; Arlington, MA; South Bend, Indiana (University of Notre Dame), and Denver, Colorado.

Besides studying and teaching theology, I have earned my living by doing web application programming, working in a homeless shelter, and even worked at Harvard University while I researched and wrote my dissertation.

I like classical music, jazz, and traditional “folk music,” ranging from Celtic to Bluegrass to Ladysmith Black Mambazo. I may be the only person at Trinity who does not play ukelele, although I  do play the mandoline.  My wife Jennie (who is an artist) agrees that I am  a pretty good cook. I make good green chile and gumbo. (Jennie painted the portrait on this page. My beard is now white, and my hair is a bit grayer these days.)

3 Comments »

  1. Loved your bio! I too am an artist, married to a Vanderbilt Engineer who has his Masters Degree in Masters of Arts, Pastoral Theology (a super History Geek) who is catholic…I’m PCA Presbyterian. love the painting.
    I enjoyed (trying) to read your article…a little over my head…but I like most of it. I will try to read more by you. we live just outside of Nashville Tn in a little tourist destination town of Franklin found you on the Bib. egal site on facebook

    Comment by Dianne Tant — August 1, 2016 @ 3:52 am

  2. Goodness, I can’t believe I have stumbled upon a classmate from Rockmont College. One of your books appeared from my recent searches on women in the ministry. I thought, is this the same Bill Witt? Anyway, I am very proud of your academic achievements! Well done!

    Comment by Renee Wolford — July 2, 2023 @ 9:11 am

  3. Renee,

    So good to hear from you. Yes, I am the same. I hope my book is helpful.

    Comment by William Witt — July 12, 2023 @ 10:22 pm

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