Northwestern theology professor selected for endowed professorship

The Northwestern College board of trustees has appointed Dr. Cambria Kaltwasser to the Marvin and Jerene DeWitt Endowed Biblical and Theological Studies Professorship.

The endowed position provides annual funds to support the recipient’s scholarly work, which can be used for research, the purchase of equipment or materials, travel to pursue research, or assistance to student researchers. Criteria for the appointment includes a distinguished record as an outstanding teacher; recognition for scholarly and leadership contributions to one’s discipline; exemplary service to the department, Northwestern and the larger community; and a demonstrated commitment to the college’s mission.

Kaltwasser joined Northwestern’s biblical and theological studies department in 2017 as an assistant professor of theology. Now an associate professor, she teaches courses in historical and doctrinal theology. An author of several publications including the book chapters “Karl Barth’s Critique of Deification” and “Kenosis and the Mutuality of God,” Kaltwasser serves as co-president of the Karl Barth Society of North America and as project editor for the Barth Translators’ Seminar. She is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A), and in 2013-14 she was a Fulbright Scholar at the University of Tübingen, Germany.

Kaltwasser's research focuses on prayer, sanctification and the Christian life. She is currently completing a book manuscript titled “Karl Barth on Friendship with God.”

A John Brown University graduate, Kaltwasser earned a Master of Divinity and a doctoral degree in systematic theology from Princeton Theological Seminary. Prior to joining Northwestern’s faculty, she was a graduate teaching fellow at Princeton Theological Seminary.

Northwestern’s endowed chair appointments are for a five-year period and made with recommendations from the Faculty Status Committee, vice president for academic affairs and president. The DeWitt Professorship was most recently held by Dr. John Vonder Bruegge.

Northwestern biblical and theological studies courses will help you develop your Christian worldview and further strengthen your foundational knowledge in Scripture, theology and the practice of ministry. Our professors are scholars with diverse areas of expertise and extensive church ministry and mission experience. They’ll engage you in thoughtful study and challenge you to love God with your heart and mind.