Claude Atcho

Faith, literature, and culture

Award-winning author, adjunct professor, and Anglican priest exploring theology, literature, & culture through a theological lens

Rhythms of Faith

What if the rhythms of the Christian year could reshape the way we experience everyday life?Rhythms of Faith invites readers on a devotional journey through the seasons of the church calendar, from Advent to Ordinary Time. Through Scripture, reflection, and prayer, it offers a way of inhabiting time that draws us deeper into the life of Christ.Christianity Today Book Award Finalist (Bible/Devotional)

Reading Black Books

What can the great works of Black literature teach us about faith, justice, and the human condition?From James Baldwin to Toni Morrison, Reading Black Books explores how African American literature can deepen our understanding of God, ourselves, and our neighbors.

Christianity Today 2023 Book Award Finalist (Culture & the Arts)Midwest Book Review 2023 Gold Book Award Winner (Nonfiction - Religion/Philosophy)

Good Things

Good Things is my newsletter about thinking better about God, befriending good books, and paying closer attention to the world around us.Through essays, reflections, and recommendations, I explore the intersections of theology, literature, and everyday life—and share good things worth our attention.

Speaking + Contact

Whether presenting an academic paper at Princeton's Karl Barth Conference, guest lecturing on faith and English literature at a university, or preaching on a Sunday morning, my hope is to invite thoughtful reflection and a richer imagination for the Christian life.Interested in having me speak at your church, university, or event? I'd love to hear from you.

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