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Thomas Jay Oord

  • About Tom
Thomas Jay Oord

Thomas Jay Oord

  • Director of Doctoral Programs in Open and Relational Theology
  • @ Northwind Theological Seminary
  • Director
  • @ Center for Open and Relational Theology

Thomas Jay Oord, PhD 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 award-winning author and has written or edited more than fifty books. A gifted speaker, Oord lectures at universities, conferences, churches, and institutions. He is known for his contributions to research on love, science and religion, open and relational theology, the problem of suffering, and advocacy for the full inclusion of queer people. Website: thomasjayoord.com

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Center for Open & Relational Theology

  • Events with Tom
Thomas Jay Oord - Ten Differences Between Traditional Systematic Theology and My Systematic Theology of Love | Process Explorations

Ten Differences Between Traditional Systematic Theology and My Systematic Theology of Love | Thomas Jay Oord

  • Discussion, Presentation
Tue, Apr 14, 2026
Process Pop-Up: A Systematic Theology of Love with Thomas Jay Oord | Process and Faith

Process Pop-Up: A Systematic Theology of Love

  • Discussion, Presentation
Wed, May 6, 2026
SEER - Exploring Love through Nature Photography and Film with Thomas Jay Oord - SPARKS Exchange - Center for Process Studies

SEER: Exploring Love through Nature Photography and Film

  • Interactive Arts Exploration
Tue, Sep 8, 2026
  • Books by Tom
A Systematic Theology of Love: Volume 1: God and Creation by Thomas Jay Oord
The Love of Nature and the Nature of Love
God after Deconstruction
Preaching the Uncontrolling Love of God - Sermons, Essays, and Worship Elements from the Perspective of Open, Relational, and Process Theology
Open and Relational Theology and its Social and Political Implications: Muslim and Christian Perspectives
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