Mark Hertenstein is an alumnus of the Boston College class of 2014. As an undergraduate, he…
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Mark was a Faith Feature columnist from 2013-2014, when he wrote a monthly "Protestant Perspective" column.
Protestant Perspective: Ecclesia Semper Reformanda Est
It was difficult deciding on what topic to write for this final Protestant Perspective. Dietrich Bonhoeffer,…
Protestant Perspective: Practicing Ecumenism
The most common method of ecumenical work is to dialogue. These meetings and discussions take on…
Protestant Perspective: Luther’s Legacy in Western Christianity
If someone was to ask me what Luther’s legacy in Western Christianity is, that person would…
Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God
The most famous sermon of the Great Awakening, the most famous in the career of Jonathan…
Protestant Perspective: Hope
Advent is the season of hope. Although Advent is a season in the Church year, it…
Protestant Perspective: What Hath Wittenberg to Do With Rome?
That title may indeed be strange and its answer, no doubt, will strike some as self-evident.…
A Eulogy for My Mentor
Donald J. Dietrich, Professor Emeritus of Theology and former department chairman, passed away on Saturday, November…
No Christ Without the Cross
Mark is a Senior Staff Columnist; he writes our monthly “Protestant Perspective” column. One of the…
Protestant Perspective: When the Reformation Started (Sort of…)
With the feast of the Reformation quickly approaching for those like me, I think it would…