Canadian Mennonite University

Karl Koop

Professor of History and Theology

Karl Koop

Program(s)History and Theology

Emailkkoop:@:cmu.ca

Phone204.487.3300 x630

OfficeB325

Karl received his PhD from St. Michael's College in the Toronto School of Theology, an MDiv from Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminaries, a BA from the University of Manitoba, and a BTh from Canadian Mennonite Bible College. Before coming to CMU, Karl taught at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminaries for five years. Prior to that he was in Germany for four years with Mennonite Central Committee. He also has been involved for three years in pastoral ministry.

In his spare time Karl is involved with family activities. He enjoys music, theatre, gardening, mountain climbing, cross-country skiing and cooking. He is married to Katharina Koop who has been in pastoral ministry for over 25 years. They have four daughters with partners, and three grandchildren.

Areas of Teaching

History of Christianity; Aabaptist Studies; Theology

Education

PhD, University of St. Michael's College, 1999; MDiv, Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminaries, 1990; BA, University of Manitoba, 1985; BTh., Canadian Mennonite Bible College, 1983

Work in Detail

Teaching

Research

Other Associations

Adjunct Professor in Peace and Conflict Studies, University of Manitoba (2023-)

Current Research and Scholarship

Currently Karl is doing research and writing in the field of Anabaptist Studies. He is also co-editor for Vision: A Journal for Church and Theology

Journal Articles and Chapters in Books (Select)

Articles in Encyclopedias

Journals edited

Books

Recent Presentations (select)

-"Telling our Stories Well," presented at the Saga conference, CMU, Oct. 27, 2023

-"Looking for the Seeds of Anabaptist Concern for Justice," presented at the Global Mennonite Peacebuilding Conference and Festival III, Harisonburg, Virginia, June 17, 2023

-"Impulse aus dem Täufertum in theologischen Diskursen des 20. und 21. Jahrhunderts," Eine Tagung zum Thema "Das Täuftertum und die Freikirchen," Verein für Freikirchenforschung  und theologische Hochschule Elsthal, Deutschland, May 7, 2022

-"An Appeal for Renewal in an Age of Conflict: Pieter Pietersz's `Way to the City of Peace," presented at Renewal Movements and Anabaptist History: An International Colloquium at Bienenberg, Switzerland, March 27-29, 2019.

-"Engaging Scripture Theologically" a presentation at the "Emerging Perspectives on Ministry" gathering at Charleswood United Church; May 9, 2018

-"Reconsidering the Reformation: Complexities and Opportunities," presented at the Formations and ReFormations in Catholic Thought series at The Jesuit Centre for Catholic Studies at St. Paul's College, University of Manitoba, November 1, 2017

 

 

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