Klaus Issler

Klaus Issler holds degrees in education, theology and philosophy, and specializes in Christian formation and discipleship, Christian Spirituality and relationship with God, life and teachings of Jesus the Messiah, theology of work and stewardship, the teaching-learning processes, philosophy and theology of education. He teaches primarily in the Ph.D. and Ed.D. in Educational Studies program. Issler has authored, co-edited or contributed chapters to twelve books, including Living Into the Life of Jesus: The Formation of Christian CharacterTrinitarian Perspective: an Introductory Christology and Wasting Time with God: A Christian Spirituality of Friendship with God. He has published eight dictionary articles and eleven articles in journals such as Journal of the Evangelical Theological SocietyJournal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care, and the Christian Education Journal. Issler has been an associate pastor, an instructor for Walk Thru the Bible, a board member with BEE International and a member of the Institute for Spiritual Formation’s executive committee.

Affiliation Faculty
Position Professor Emeritus of Educational Studies and Theology

Author's books

Jesus in Trinitarian Perspective: An Introductory Christology

A provocative look at a complex aspect of our faith: the fact that the Savior who died on the cross is also the eternal Second Person of the Trinity. Approaching post-Chalcedonian Christology from a variety of disciplines—historical, philosophical, systematic, and practical—six highly regarded theologians emphasize the importance of keeping a Trinitarian perspective.

Jesus in Trinitarian Perspective: An Introductory Christology – eBook

A provocative look at a complex aspect of our faith: the fact that the Savior who died on the cross is also the eternal Second Person of the Trinity. Approaching post-Chalcedonian Christology from a variety of disciplines—historical, philosophical, systematic, and practical—six highly regarded theologians emphasize the importance of keeping a Trinitarian perspective.

Lost Virtue of Happiness: Discovering the Disciplines of the Good Life – eBook

Authors J. P. Moreland and Klaus Issler illustrate how we are only happy when we pursue a transcendent purpose–something larger than ourselves. This pursuit involves a deeply meaningful relationship with God through a selfless preoccupation with the spiritual disciplines. The Lost Virtue of Happiness takes a fresh, meaningful look at the spiritual disciplines, offering concrete examples of ways you can make them practical and life-transforming.

The Lost Virtue of Happiness: Discovering the Disciplines of the Good Life

Authors J. P. Moreland and Klaus Issler illustrate how we are only happy when we pursue a transcendent purpose–something larger than ourselves. This pursuit involves a deeply meaningful relationship with God through a selfless preoccupation with the spiritual disciplines. The Lost Virtue of Happiness takes a fresh, meaningful look at the spiritual disciplines, offering concrete examples of ways you can make them practical and life-transforming.