Paul Hertig, PhD, ThM

Professor Emeritus, Department of Sociology, TESOL, and Modern Languages

Over the years, Paul Hertig, PhD, has taught experiential courses in intercultural communication and globalization and development for a small group of APU students in Chiang Mai, Thailand, near its northern border, exploring the dynamics of immigration in an international context, sustainable agroforestry among displaced indigenous people, the plight of refugees, the globalization of trade, and human trafficking. He co-authored the book Breaking Through the Boundaries: Biblical Perspectives on Mission from the Outside In (Maryknoll: Orbis, 2019) and co-edited three books with Robert Gallagher, including Mission in Acts: Ancient Narratives in Contemporary Context (Orbis Books, 2004); Landmark Essays in Mission and World Christianity (Orbis Books, 2013); and Contemporary Mission Theology: Engaging the Nations (Orbis Books, 2017).

Education

PhD, Fuller Theological Seminary
ThM, Fuller Theological Seminary
BA, University of Minnesota

Academic Area

School of Humanities and Sciences

Expertise

Biblical Theology and MIssion
World Religions
Urban Studies
Intercultural Studies
Global Engagement

Courses Taught

UBBL 230 - Luke/Acts
RELG 200 - World Religions
RELG 353 - Introduction to Buddhism, E. Asia Traditions
GLBL 120 - Contemporary Global Issues
GLBL 201 – Anthropology for Everyday Life
GLBL 315 - Urban Society
GLBL 320 - Global Engagement in 21st Century
GLBL 345 - Urban Religious Movements
TUL 560 - Practical Theology of Community Economics
TUL 584 - Contextual and Global Theology