John R. Franke is the Lester and Kay Clemens Professor of Missional Theology. He holds the DPhil degree from the University of Oxford and is particularly interested in engaging postmodern thought and culture from the perspective of missional Christian faith. He has spoken on the relationships between the gospel, theology, mission, and culture throughout the U.S. and around the world and is actively involved in research and writing. In addition to publishing numerous articles and reviews he is the coauthor of Beyond Foundationalism: Shaping Theology in a Postmodern Context (Westminster John Knox Press), the author of The Character of Theology (Baker Academic) and Barth for Armchair Theologians (Westminster John Knox). His most recent book is Manifold Witness: The Plurality of Truth (Abingdon).

He enjoys reading, traveling, hiking, and following his favorite sports teams--the Chicago Blackhawks, Minnesota Vikings, and the Cincinnati Reds.

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BA, Nyack College
MA, Biblical Theological Seminary
DPhil, University of Oxford

Missional theology, Karl Barth, theology and culture

"Still the Way, the Truth, and the Life" cover story in the December issue of Christianity Today.

Manifold Witness: The Plurality of Truth (2009). Curriculum vitae.

John will teach a special online class this spring, using his latest book as a springboard. More.