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Perdian Tumanan

Perdian Tumanan is a PhD candidate in Theology and Religious Studies at Villanova University. His work engages questions at the intersection of political theology, peace theology, and the broader relationship between theology, ethics, and colonial power. His research explores how theological traditions can contribute to more just and peaceful societies, particularly in contexts shaped by colonial histories, religious pluralism, and political conflict.

Essays

When Authoritarianism Arises: Why Catholic and Calvinist Ecumenism Should Talk About Power

The question is not only whether Catholics and Calvinists can understand one another better doctrinally. It is whether they can think together about concrete political questions and their entanglement with power, authority, and the conditions necessary for a more just and peaceful society.