Talk:James K. A. Smith

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This article was nominated for deletion in the past. The result of the discussion was keep.

This may not be the best-formatted article, as it is my first. However, I think that it is necessary because while Smith holds the title of Associate Professor, he is relatively a young scholar with an already impressive body of work. In addition, he is publishing increasingly recognized popular works in his field.

- the originator of the article

Yes, but I don't think it is notable. We'll see. MER-C 09:53, 30 September 2006 (UTC)

I'll base my argument for notability first on the fact that a Google search for Radical Orthodoxy [1] shows that he is probably the foremost North American popularizer of Radical Orthodoxy. While he may not technically fit the notability guidelines, as he did not invent Radical Orthodoxy itself, I think that he is obviously one of its major figures, if not the North American inventor of the theology.

Secondly, this book review [2] in Christianity Today demonstrates Smith's role in popularizing Radical Orthodoxy specifically in North American Evangelicalism.--Greendayz 00:09, 1 October 2006 (UTC)

[edit] I think James KA Smith is an important figure

I think James KA Smith is worthy of a wikipedia entry. Although he's young, he's already a prolific author and a well-known figure in American continental philosophy circles as well as a well-known figure in many theology circles. Calvin College is one of the premier institutions for undergraduate philosophy study and holding a professorship there is nothing to sneeze at. Smith is noteable and has a bright future ahead of him.-- Hay4