B.S., Portland State University, 1985
M.A., Pacific School of Religion, 1987 (Theology)
M.A., University of Virginia, 1992 (Religious Ethics)
Ph.D., University of Virginia, 1997 (Theology, Ethics, and Culture)
M.S.L.S., University of Illinois, 1998

link to another picture (with Rene Girard): click here

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.

Books I Recommend:

Rene Girard. I See Satan Fall Like Lightning.
A summary of Girard's mature thought on the Gospels and human culture.

David Hart. Atheist Delusions.
A brilliant meditation on the impact of Christianity on the western world.

Mark Heim. Saved from Sacrifice: A Theology of the Cross.
An excellent treatment of atonement theories, from a Girardian point of view.

Chantal Delsol. The Unlearned Lessons of the Twentieth Century.
Reflections by a political philosopher on how difficult it is for human beings to change, even in the wake of the Holocaust and other events.

Charles K. Bellinger. The Trinitarian Self: The Key to the Puzzle of Violence. Eugene: Pickwick, 2008.

The Wabash Center Guide to Internet Resources
for Teaching and Learning in Theology and Religion
http://www.wabashcenter.wabash.edu/resources/guide_headings.aspx
Charles Bellinger, webmaster

TCU Library Web Site: http://lib.tcu.edu/

Introduction to Contemporary Theological Ethics [Spring 2009]
http://lib.tcu.edu/staff/bellinger/60003/60003spring2009.htm

Religion and Violence [Summer 2008]
http://lib.tcu.edu/staff/bellinger/70163/rel-viol2008.htm

Theological Resources Seminar
http://lib.tcu.edu/staff/bellinger/60011/60011syll.htm

for other courses see cv:

Charles Bellinger's CV / Bibliography
http://lib.tcu.edu/staff/bellinger/cv.htm

Online Essays by Charles Bellinger
http://lib.tcu.edu/staff/bellinger/essays_ckb.htm

Bibliographies
http://lib.tcu.edu/staff/bellinger/biblios/biblio_list.htm

Brite Faculty Bibliographies
http://lib.tcu.edu/staff/bellinger/faculty/faculty-bibs.htm