Thomas Jay Oord
@thomasjayoord.bsky.social
Thomas Jay Oord, Ph.D., is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. Oord directs the Center for Open and Relational Theology and doctoral students at Northwind Theological Seminary. He is an author, artist, and activist.
Took a nice New England hike today with a couple long-time friends!
November 21, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Took a nice New England hike today with a couple long-time friends!
...something I formulated while listening to Tripp Fuller and Andrew Davis discuss Religion in the Making.
November 12, 2025 at 10:18 PM
...something I formulated while listening to Tripp Fuller and Andrew Davis discuss Religion in the Making.
I'm looking forward to speaking in Houston this weekend with Deanna Young and Mark Umstot! Here's a link with info on the event. I'm closing my lecture with this quote from Ted Campbell. wildwood-umc.org/grace-in-mot...
November 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
I'm looking forward to speaking in Houston this weekend with Deanna Young and Mark Umstot! Here's a link with info on the event. I'm closing my lecture with this quote from Ted Campbell. wildwood-umc.org/grace-in-mot...
As a college senior, I read a rough draft of a new systematic theology. It was written by Ray Dunning. I loved it! It used relational language to make sense of grace, faith, and holiness. Today, Dunning turns 99 years old. Congrats, Ray!
October 27, 2025 at 2:41 AM
As a college senior, I read a rough draft of a new systematic theology. It was written by Ray Dunning. I loved it! It used relational language to make sense of grace, faith, and holiness. Today, Dunning turns 99 years old. Congrats, Ray!
I had a great time talking about creating and saving the world at Theology beer camp! Special thanks to Bo, Grace, and Jake for being great copanelists. And thanks to Mark Umstot for this photo!
October 18, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I had a great time talking about creating and saving the world at Theology beer camp! Special thanks to Bo, Grace, and Jake for being great copanelists. And thanks to Mark Umstot for this photo!
Another photo I like from last night's hike along the Snake river...
October 10, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Another photo I like from last night's hike along the Snake river...
One of my favorite photos from this evening's hike along the Snake River...
October 9, 2025 at 3:30 AM
One of my favorite photos from this evening's hike along the Snake River...
I had a fantastic time this weekend speaking at St. Luke’s UMC in Omaha. I especially appreciate my host, Pastor Marshall Johnson and his wife Cindy.
October 6, 2025 at 1:56 PM
I had a fantastic time this weekend speaking at St. Luke’s UMC in Omaha. I especially appreciate my host, Pastor Marshall Johnson and his wife Cindy.
I'm working on my pre-Theology Beer Camp lecture. Here's one of my slides. To register for this event, see this link www.theologybeercamp2025.com/pre-events/e...
October 2, 2025 at 8:31 PM
I'm working on my pre-Theology Beer Camp lecture. Here's one of my slides. To register for this event, see this link www.theologybeercamp2025.com/pre-events/e...
This is a summary of my Theology Beer Camp lecture. For the full lecture, see this link... thomasjayoord759927.substack.com/p/creating-a...
September 25, 2025 at 5:20 PM
This is a summary of my Theology Beer Camp lecture. For the full lecture, see this link... thomasjayoord759927.substack.com/p/creating-a...
I like this conference photo made by John Bambach.
September 20, 2025 at 12:00 AM
I like this conference photo made by John Bambach.
Last week I gave a lecture for the Anderson Forum for Progressive Theology, which is in South Carolina. The forum has been operating for 60+ years and has hosted some major voices. I especially thank Stuart Sprague for making my lecture possible.
September 9, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Last week I gave a lecture for the Anderson Forum for Progressive Theology, which is in South Carolina. The forum has been operating for 60+ years and has hosted some major voices. I especially thank Stuart Sprague for making my lecture possible.
I had a meaningful evening last night speaking with Tambry Harris on surviving and thriving after abuse. Special thanks to the Myers Park United Methodist Church in Charlotte for hosting our evening lectures.
September 3, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I had a meaningful evening last night speaking with Tambry Harris on surviving and thriving after abuse. Special thanks to the Myers Park United Methodist Church in Charlotte for hosting our evening lectures.
August 31, 2025 at 11:37 PM
August 28, 2025 at 3:05 AM
I have more than a dozen lectures lined up for this fall. Most are in person, but one is online. Here's a link with info on where I'm speaking and what I'm talking about. I'd love to connect with you! preview.mailerlite.com/n9j1d6t8u2
August 26, 2025 at 7:37 PM
I have more than a dozen lectures lined up for this fall. Most are in person, but one is online. Here's a link with info on where I'm speaking and what I'm talking about. I'd love to connect with you! preview.mailerlite.com/n9j1d6t8u2
I really enjoyed this podcast conversation with Joe Cash! We explored Evangelical and Wesleyan theologies in relation to Open and Relational/Process theologies. open.spotify.com/episode/6vqO...
August 18, 2025 at 3:55 PM
I really enjoyed this podcast conversation with Joe Cash! We explored Evangelical and Wesleyan theologies in relation to Open and Relational/Process theologies. open.spotify.com/episode/6vqO...
Friday morning, I'm going live with Tripp Fuller to talk about systematic theologies. I'll explain why Wayne Grudem's evangelical systematic theology is grossly mistaken and why Paul Tillich's liberal systematic theology is largely unhelpful. Join us at this link: www.youtube.com/live/hh8vYBM...
August 14, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Friday morning, I'm going live with Tripp Fuller to talk about systematic theologies. I'll explain why Wayne Grudem's evangelical systematic theology is grossly mistaken and why Paul Tillich's liberal systematic theology is largely unhelpful. Join us at this link: www.youtube.com/live/hh8vYBM...
I defend a typical description of God in scripture against what many theologians say about God. But I offer an idea new to most scholars and everyday believers: the divine essence-experience binate. open.substack.com/pub/thomasja...
August 14, 2025 at 1:09 PM
I defend a typical description of God in scripture against what many theologians say about God. But I offer an idea new to most scholars and everyday believers: the divine essence-experience binate. open.substack.com/pub/thomasja...
August 13, 2025 at 7:38 PM
Many ministers who left their denominations over queer issues have joined the queer-affirming Open Table Network. OTN provides ordination credentialing, crucial in some ministry settings and helps with tax issues. The OTN's first official director is Jonathan Foster. mailchi.mp/0b0a9f6cffd3...
August 13, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Many ministers who left their denominations over queer issues have joined the queer-affirming Open Table Network. OTN provides ordination credentialing, crucial in some ministry settings and helps with tax issues. The OTN's first official director is Jonathan Foster. mailchi.mp/0b0a9f6cffd3...
Consider joining us for a Pre-Theology Beer Camp exploration of issues in Open and Relational Theology! www.theologybeercamp2025.com/pre-events/e...
August 7, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Consider joining us for a Pre-Theology Beer Camp exploration of issues in Open and Relational Theology! www.theologybeercamp2025.com/pre-events/e...
August 6, 2025 at 10:41 AM