Remembering Dr. Felix Wilfred: A Life of Theological Excellence and Global Impact

Dr. Felix Wilfred, a renowned theologian, scholar, and author, passed away last night in Chennai at the age of 77.

According to the website of the Asian Centre for Cross-Cultural Studies, Dr. Wilfred was the Founder-Director of the Asian Centre for Cross-Cultural Studies and a former Professor at the University of Madras, Chennai.

His academic contributions extended internationally, serving as a visiting professor at several prestigious institutions, including the University of Frankfurt, University of Munster, University of Nijmegen, Boston College, East Asian Pastoral Institute in Manila, and Fudan University in China. As an ICCR Professor, he held the Chair of Indian Studies at Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland. Dr. Wilfred was also scheduled to deliver the esteemed Duffy Lectures at Boston College in early 2023.

A prolific author, Dr. Wilfred wrote numerous books and articles. Among his significant works, he edited The Oxford Handbook of Asian Christianity (2014). His latest book, Religious Identities and the Global South: Porous Borders and Novel Paths (2021), was published by Palgrave Macmillan. Dr. Wilfred also served as the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Asian Christianity, a peer-reviewed journal published by Brill, The Netherlands, and indexed in SCOPUS.

His passing marks the loss of a deeply influential figure in global theology and academia, whose legacy will continue to inspire many.

Rest in peace, Dr. Felix Wilfred. Your dedication, wisdom, and profound contributions to theology will be remembered with deep gratitude. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family, friends, and all who were touched by your work.

 

 

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