Kayko Driedger Hesslein
@crtcltheology.bsky.social
(she/her) PhD in Systematic Theology w/ an Allied Field in History; Professor of Theology and Dean of Studies; ELCIC pastor since 2002; Covid-cautious; against fascism; trans ally; Treaty 7 resident; collapse-accepting; FAFO
Sabbatical #1 unlocked: 50 books/articles read, 40k words written, 2 YouTube book reviews posted, 2 articles finalized, 7200 km travelled, and 35 notes for changes to my courses. I don’t know if I did the sabbatical right, but it sure was a lot of fun!
October 1, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Sabbatical #1 unlocked: 50 books/articles read, 40k words written, 2 YouTube book reviews posted, 2 articles finalized, 7200 km travelled, and 35 notes for changes to my courses. I don’t know if I did the sabbatical right, but it sure was a lot of fun!
Legit how I teach about the council of Chalcedon. So get this, there was this Empress named Pulcheria, who was beefing with Nestorius who refused to serve her communion because she was a woman, and she had this eunuch who thought Pope Leo was the bee’s knees…
September 30, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Legit how I teach about the council of Chalcedon. So get this, there was this Empress named Pulcheria, who was beefing with Nestorius who refused to serve her communion because she was a woman, and she had this eunuch who thought Pope Leo was the bee’s knees…
Oh I regret it now.
September 27, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Oh I regret it now.
If you try to visit the defense dot gov website, you are redirected here.
September 7, 2025 at 12:03 AM
If you try to visit the defense dot gov website, you are redirected here.
Last month my son and I drove past that bridge and he made me stop so he could climb on the car and take a picture of the underside.
September 3, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Last month my son and I drove past that bridge and he made me stop so he could climb on the car and take a picture of the underside.
From the most recent In Trust magazine, the speaker is Richard Topping, the president of Vancouver School of Theology. He was actually asked for his original PhD document. That is 🦇 💩 crazy. #academicsky
August 26, 2025 at 2:56 PM
From the most recent In Trust magazine, the speaker is Richard Topping, the president of Vancouver School of Theology. He was actually asked for his original PhD document. That is 🦇 💩 crazy. #academicsky
I am stunned at the level of delusion and denialism. Am I just being cynical? #academicsky #collapse
![New Study from the American Academy of Arts and Sciences Offers Fresh Insights for Religion Departments
Religious Studies Departments and
Programs: A Profile
From the article:
"Among the remaining [religion] departments, however, about 61% of department chairs reported that they felt optimistic about the future of the discipline at their institution, with only 23% feeling pessimistic. That level of optimism was notably higher than that found in other disciplines such as English and history."](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:e5geb5ou6rtf6tfcvce6uuzz/bafkreifftdrj2ono5yhndl2iafc6rvzitef3pmisqvcgyqiznll7tgz6ry@jpeg)
August 22, 2025 at 3:13 PM
I am stunned at the level of delusion and denialism. Am I just being cynical? #academicsky #collapse
Sabbatical reading update - love it when I find a biblical studies article that I can use in theology class (ontology, theological anthropology and resurrection - what does it mean to be human and created by God? How does being human look in the resurrection?) #transbiblical
August 7, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Sabbatical reading update - love it when I find a biblical studies article that I can use in theology class (ontology, theological anthropology and resurrection - what does it mean to be human and created by God? How does being human look in the resurrection?) #transbiblical
Iiiinteresting. Bloomsbury publishing wants to push for licensing agreements with generative AI companies to use published works for training AI. They are offering their authors opt-IN, as well as 20% of their current royalties. (I still wouldn’t be able to buy a copy of my own book.) #academicsky
August 7, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Iiiinteresting. Bloomsbury publishing wants to push for licensing agreements with generative AI companies to use published works for training AI. They are offering their authors opt-IN, as well as 20% of their current royalties. (I still wouldn’t be able to buy a copy of my own book.) #academicsky
More sabbatical reading: “We won’t be able to survive climate change, the rise of fascism and white supremacy, and unending pandemics, we won’t be able to create the just future we all still hope will show up, without disability justice and disabled skills.” Pg 26-27. @thellpsx.bsky.social
July 15, 2025 at 10:03 PM
More sabbatical reading: “We won’t be able to survive climate change, the rise of fascism and white supremacy, and unending pandemics, we won’t be able to create the just future we all still hope will show up, without disability justice and disabled skills.” Pg 26-27. @thellpsx.bsky.social
I tell ya, it’s a tough sabbatical when this ends up on the reading list…
July 9, 2025 at 10:31 PM
I tell ya, it’s a tough sabbatical when this ends up on the reading list…
North American Christians interested in Indigenous relationship to land might appreciate “Reflection and Revelation: Knowing Land, Places and Ourselves” by Vine Deloria Jr in the book below. Written in 1991, it’s short but gives lots to think about. (Non-Christians might find it interesting too)
June 30, 2025 at 7:05 PM
North American Christians interested in Indigenous relationship to land might appreciate “Reflection and Revelation: Knowing Land, Places and Ourselves” by Vine Deloria Jr in the book below. Written in 1991, it’s short but gives lots to think about. (Non-Christians might find it interesting too)
Today’s sabbatical is brought to you by reading in the mountains and nailing 6/8 Texas gates. (And also, are they called Texas gates in Texas?) incidentally, the book is Hospicing Modernity by Vanessa Machado de Oliviera. Because #collapse
May 13, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Today’s sabbatical is brought to you by reading in the mountains and nailing 6/8 Texas gates. (And also, are they called Texas gates in Texas?) incidentally, the book is Hospicing Modernity by Vanessa Machado de Oliviera. Because #collapse
My video, looks like I can’t drop it onto the drive anymore though. Also, I forgot to give thanks for scientists! #nationalprayerday #wokepastor #feministpastor #transally
May 5, 2025 at 7:37 PM
My video, looks like I can’t drop it onto the drive anymore though. Also, I forgot to give thanks for scientists! #nationalprayerday #wokepastor #feministpastor #transally
Dammit. I hate when I start reading these things and they have immediate application.
April 29, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Dammit. I hate when I start reading these things and they have immediate application.
Dammit. I hate when I start reading these kinds of books at they have immediate application.
April 29, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Dammit. I hate when I start reading these kinds of books at they have immediate application.
How strange! This is what I’m getting.
April 27, 2025 at 9:34 PM
How strange! This is what I’m getting.
Wow, Academia.edu, I most definitely did not give you permission to have your AI read and summarize what I posted there!! (And it has spelling mistakes.) I can’t figure out how to turn this off and I am pissed! #academicsky #highered
April 23, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Wow, Academia.edu, I most definitely did not give you permission to have your AI read and summarize what I posted there!! (And it has spelling mistakes.) I can’t figure out how to turn this off and I am pissed! #academicsky #highered
#Lutheran colleagues, if it's been a hot minute since you studied Paul in seminary, you'll want to check out A Jewish Paul by @mattthiessen.bsky.social It's very accessible (and short) and reviews the four new(ish) schools of Pauline thought. For Lutherans, the new Paul stuff is super important. 1/
April 23, 2025 at 2:26 PM
#Lutheran colleagues, if it's been a hot minute since you studied Paul in seminary, you'll want to check out A Jewish Paul by @mattthiessen.bsky.social It's very accessible (and short) and reviews the four new(ish) schools of Pauline thought. For Lutherans, the new Paul stuff is super important. 1/
Dr. Professor. These titles indicate my expertise and my responsibility towards those who use them, as well as to whom I am accountable. My first name does none of that. #highered #academicsky
April 22, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Dr. Professor. These titles indicate my expertise and my responsibility towards those who use them, as well as to whom I am accountable. My first name does none of that. #highered #academicsky
Easter eggnog. I don’t know whether to be excited or alarmed. Hoping it’s not leftover from Christmas.
April 8, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Easter eggnog. I don’t know whether to be excited or alarmed. Hoping it’s not leftover from Christmas.
Enjoying a lecture on the future of queer history at the University of Lethbridge’s Driedger Lecture (yes, you caught that). @justinbengry.bsky.social
March 25, 2025 at 1:47 AM
Enjoying a lecture on the future of queer history at the University of Lethbridge’s Driedger Lecture (yes, you caught that). @justinbengry.bsky.social
Do not travel into the United States. Full stop.
March 22, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Do not travel into the United States. Full stop.
How many Bibles does it take to start sermon prep? #scholarpreacher
February 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
How many Bibles does it take to start sermon prep? #scholarpreacher
Every Indigenous nation has their own way of allowing people to claim identity. I encourage you to learn more about that particular history and develop relationships within that community if possible. Also, this is a great book.
February 17, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Every Indigenous nation has their own way of allowing people to claim identity. I encourage you to learn more about that particular history and develop relationships within that community if possible. Also, this is a great book.