Peter Rollins



Peter Rollins has a B.A. in Scholastic philosophy, an M.A. in political theory and criticism, and a Ph.D. in postmodern theory. He is the founder of the Ikon community in Northern Ireland (a group which describes itself as iconic, apocalyptic, heretical, emerging and failing) and a working philosopher who has come to believe that the emerging church presents a singular, unprecedented opportunity to transform the theological and moral architecture of the Christian community.

View pictures of Pete on his Fall 2008 book tour:

Author Interview
In How (Not) to Speak of God you make the case for what you call a "heretical orthodoxy." Perhaps you could begin by giving us a hint of what this phrase means?

In many respects the idea of 'heretical orthodoxy' strikes at the heart of my intellectual project to date. I have become increasingly concerned that much of the contemporary church has taken a wrong turn by embracing...

click here to read complete interview (.PDF file).

Important Links
There are loads of great blogs around, here are a few that I keep my eye on.
http://tallskinnykiwi.typepad.com/
http://faith-theology.blogspot.com/
How (Not) to Speak of God - Marks of the Emerging ChurchHow (Not) to Speak of God - Marks of the Emerging Church
by: Peter Rollins
Explore the philosophical and theological underpinnings of the Emerging church movement
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The Fidelity of Betrayal: Towards a Church Beyond BeliefThe Fidelity of Betrayal: Towards a Church Beyond Belief
by: Peter Rollins
Sometimes it is only by betraying our most ingrained beliefs, that we find what is most true.
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The Orthodox Heretic: And Other Impossible TalesThe Orthodox Heretic: And Other Impossible Tales
by: Peter Rollins
“I remember driving around Belfast with Pete, sitting in the front seat listening to him tell these parables that he'd written—thinking, ‘Everybody needs to hear these.’ And now you can.”
—Rob Bell, author of Jesus Wants to Save Christians"
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