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Max Lynn Stackhouse

1935 – 2016

American academic

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Lived 1935 – 2016 (aged 80). Max Lynn Stackhouse was an American theologian, writer and university teacher.

Max Lynn Stackhouse (July 29, 1935 – January 30, 2016) was the Rimmer and Ruth de Vries Professor of Reformed Theology and Public Life Emeritus at Princeton Theological Seminary. He was ordained in the United Church of Christ Also, He was a visiting professor at United Theological College, Bangalore. In 2010, a collection of essays was published to honor Stackhouse and his works in public theology entitled Public Theology for a Global Society: Essays in Honor of Max L. Stackhouse, edited by Deidre King Hainsworth and Scott R. Paeth (Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing, 2010).

Professional Memberships and Offices: President, 1986-87 Society of Christian Ethics President, 1982-92 James Luther Adams Foundation Editorial Board, The Christian Century Editorial Board, Journal of Political Theology Editorial Board, Religion in Eastern Europe Member, American Theological Society Member, American Academy of Religion Member, American Society for Political and Legal Philosophy Member, Société Européenne de Culture Member, Amnesty International USA

Past Church Activities: China Academic Consortium (Christian Scholars Exchange and Research Program) B Board Member World Reformed Alliance - Roman Catholic Bilateral Consultations World Council of Churches Conference on Faith, Science and the Future Moscow Interfaith Peace Conference-National Council of Churches & Russian Orthodox Church Evangelische Kirche der Union-UCC Working Group, Board for World Ministries World Reformed Alliance-Mennonite Bilateral Consultations Delegate, American Committee for Human Rights, Mission Team to the Philippines Delegate, Consultation on the German Churches and Unification, Munich

Personal life He and his wife, Jean Stackhouse have two sons: Dale and David. He died on 30 January 2016 at his home in West Stockbridge, Massachusetts. His memorial service was held on 13 February at The First Congregational Church of Stockbridge, MA.

Selected publications Articles "A Premature Postmodern." First Things 106 (October 2000): 19-22. "Spheres of Management." Theology Today 60, 3 (October 2003): 370-383. "Civil Religion, Political Theology and Public Theology: What's the Difference?" Political Theology 5, 3 (July 2004): 275-293. "For Fairer Trade: Justice and the Global Market." Christian Century 124, 16 (August 7, 2007): 28-31. "The Christian Ethic of Love." Journal of Religious Ethics 35, 4 (December, 2007): 700-711. "Framing the Global Ethos." Theology Today 66, 4 (January 2010): 415-429. "Global Engagement: How My Mind Has Changed." Christian Century 128, 8 (April 19, 2011): 30-34.

Chapters "Christianity and the Prospects for a New Global Order." In Christian Political Ethics, ed. John A. Coleman. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2008. "Christianity, Civil Society, and the State: A Protestant Response." In Christian Political Ethics, ed. John A. Coleman. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2008. "Ethics and Eschatology." In Oxford Handbook of Eschatology, ed. Jerry L. Walls. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2008.

Books

Shaping Public Theology: Selections from the Writings of Max L. Stackhouse. Edited by Scott R. Paeth, E. Harold Breitenberg, and Hak Joon Lee. Grand Rapids, MI: Eerdmans, 2014. ISBN 9780802868817 God and Globalization (Volume 1): Religion and the Powers of the Common Life. Edited by Max L. Stackhouse and Peter J. Paris. Harrisburg, PA: Trinity Press: 2000. God and Globalization (Volume 2): The Spirit and the Modern Authorities. Edited by Max L. Stackhouse and Don S. Browning. Harrisburg, PA: Trinity Press: 2001. ISBN 1563383306 God and Globalization (Volume 3): Christ and the Dominions of Civilization. Edited by Max L. Stackhouse and Diane B. Obenchain. Harrisburg, PA: Trinity Press: 2002. ISBN 1563383713 God and Globalization (Volume 4): Globalization and Grace. Edited by Max L. Stackhouse. New York: Continuum, 2007. ISBN 9780826428851

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Harvard University, DePauw University, Harvard Divinity School
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Princeton University, Princeton Theological Seminary
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American academic

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Max Lynn Stackhouse was born on 29 July 1935.

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Max Lynn Stackhouse died on 30 January 2016.

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Max Lynn Stackhouse was a theologian, writer and university teacher.

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