R. Anthony Buck

R. Anthony Buck holds a Doctorate of Philosophy in Theology from the University of Oxford. His research focuses on the question of what does it mean to theologize if we follow cognitive research to see storying as a fundamental cognitive process humans use to understand, to feel, to connect, and to act, that is, could theology become more inclusive, more translatable, more persuasive, and more actionable if it used stories? Using Pierre Bourdieu's sociological analysis, he also interrogates the sociological systems which have led to the current practice of theologising and continue to shape it.

His recent appointment as a Mesa Scholar with Mesa Global involves both continuing groundbreaking interdisciplinary research, providing theological education in areas across the world, especially those places in need of highly trained and capable theological educators, and expanding access to academic resources, opportunities, and theological collaboration.