James M. Houston
Following his term as Principal of the College from 1970 to 1978, James Houston was appointed Chancellor (1978-1980) as well as Professor of Spiritual Theology, until his appointment was endowed in 1991 as the Board of Governors' Professor of Spiritual Theology.
He is co-founder of the C.S. Lewis Institute in Washington, DC, and still acting as a Senior Fellow. He is a prolific author, editor, and Christian scholar, and is respected worldwide as a leader in educating and equipping laypersons. His major areas of interest include the Christian classics, historical theology, and the traditions of Christian spirituality. Some of his most recent research is on the role of the penitential psalms in the history of the church.
James Houston has published numerous books and articles. His recent books include The Mentored Life (NavPress, 2002), Joyful Exiles (InterVarsity Press, 2006), and two volumes of Letters of Faith through the Seasons (David C. Cook, 2006, 2007). A number of his previous books have been re-published, including five volumes in the Soul’s Longing series: The Desire, The Fulfillment, The Prayer, The Creator, and The Disciple (David C. Cook, 2007). The Prayer was previously published as The Transforming Power of Prayer (NavPress, 1996) and as The Transforming Friendship (Lion, 1989). He has also recently published The Psalms as Christian Worship: A Historical Commentary (Eerdmans, 2010) with Bruce Waltke, as well as A Vision for the Aging Church: Renewing Ministry for and by Seniors (IVP, 2011) with Dr. Michael Parker.
Media & Publications
- How to Pray Without Ceasing – Video
- Past Watchful Dragons: Learning Spiritual Formation from C.S. Lewis – Video
- The Role of the Psalms in Transforming Seniors into Elders – Audio Publication
- Psalms as Christian Lament – Summer Video
- The Psalms as Christian Worship: A Historical Commentary – Book Publication
- A Vision for the Aging Church: Renewing Ministry for and by Seniors – Book Publication
- The Psalms as Christian Worship: A Historical Commentary – Book Publication
- The Disciple – Book Publication
- The Creator – Book Publication
- The Prayer – Book Publication
- The Fulfillment – Book Publication
- The Desire – Book Publication
- Letters of Faith Through the Seasons – Book Publication