The Rev. Dr. Daniel M. Bell, Jr.
Associate Professor of Theological Ethics and Director of Methodist Studies
B.A., Stetson University; M.Div., Ph.D., Duke University
The Rev. Dr. Daniel M. Bell, Jr., is an ordained elder in The United Methodist Church. A graduate of Stetson University in Florida, he earned the Master of Divinity degree from Duke Divinity School and the Doctor of Philosophy degree (in theology and ethics) from Duke University where he taught several courses at the divinity school and worked with Dr. Stanley Hauerwas as his doctoral advisor. His book, Liberation Theology After the End of History, published by Routledge press in the Radical Orthodoxy series, is based on his dissertation, "The Refusal to Cease Suffering: the Crucified People and the Liberation of Desire."
Prior to joining the Southern Seminary faculty in the Fall of 2000, Dr. Bell was Assistant Professor and Chair of the Department of Philosophy and Religion at Monmouth College in Monmouth, Il. Prior to that, he taught at Truman State University in Kirksville, MO, and at Meredith College in Raleigh, NC.
Dr. Bell's articles have been published in various journals including Modern Theology, Journal for Peace and Justice Studies, Communio, Cross-Currents, Journal of Church and State, and Pro Ecclesia. He has presented papers before distinguished organizations such as the Latin American Studies Association International Congress, the American Academy of Religion, and the Irish School of Ecumenics.
A gifted scholar and an enthusiastic teacher, Dr. Bell is active in Habitat for Humanity and prison ministry, has led study seminars to Latin America and Mexico, and regularly takes students on cross cultural immersion trips to Honduras. His personal interests include travel, reading novels, weightlifting, and volunteer work. At Southern Seminary Dr. Bell's principle teaching responsibilities are in the area of theology and ethics. He also serves as the Director of Methodist Studies and teaches the Methodist courses required for UM students.
Contact:
803-461-3226
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http://dbell.faculty.ltss.edu/
