The Nicene Foundation for Christian Theology was established to advance rigorous academic research in Christian theology, fostering dialogue between historical traditions and contemporary scholarship. Named after the Council of Nicaea, our foundation is committed to maintaining the highest standards of theological inquiry while remaining faithful to the historic Christian faith.
Our Core Values
Academic Excellence
We maintain the highest standards of scholarly research, employing rigorous methodologies and peer review processes in all our academic endeavors.
Theological Integrity
Our research is grounded in faithfulness to historic Christian orthodoxy while engaging constructively with contemporary theological questions and challenges.
Ecumenical Dialogue
We foster respectful dialogue across denominational boundaries, seeking to understand and appreciate the richness of the broader Christian tradition.
Our Research Team
Dr. Martin Schwanfeld
Research Director
Historical Theology & Conciliar Studies
Ph.D. in Church History, University of Notre Dame
Dr. Schwanfeld leads our research initiatives in historical theology, with particular expertise in the ecumenical councils and their lasting theological significance. His work on the Nicene Creed has been widely published and has contributed to contemporary discussions on Trinitarian theology.
Dr. Sarah Williams
Director of Biblical Studies
New Testament & Early Church History
Ph.D. in New Testament Studies, Yale Divinity School
Dr. Williams brings expertise in first-century Christianity and the development of early Christian doctrine. Her research focuses on the intersection of biblical exegesis and theological development in the patristic period, with special attention to Christological controversies.
Dr. Anna Rodriguez
Associate Research Fellow
Christology & Theological Anthropology
Ph.D. in Systematic Theology, Princeton Theological Seminary
Dr. Rodriguez focuses on Christological studies and their implications for theological anthropology. Her recent work explores how Chalcedonian Christology informs contemporary understanding of human nature and divine-human relationships in theological discourse.
Dr. Michael Thompson
Senior Research Fellow
Systematic Theology & Eastern Orthodox Studies
Ph.D. in Theology, University of Cambridge
Dr. Thompson specializes in Eastern Orthodox theology with particular focus on patristic thought and contemporary Orthodox-Catholic dialogue. He has authored numerous articles on divine immanence and theosis, and serves as a consultant for several international theological commissions.