Martha L. Moore-Keish

Martha L. Moore-Keish ( ) is an American theologian ordained in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Her work is primarily focused on Reformed theology, liturgical theology and ecumenical theology, including engagement with interfaith issues around the world. She currently engages this work as the J.B. Green Associate Professor of Theology at Columbia Theological Seminary.
Career.
Moore-Keish received a A.B. from Harvard University (1989), a M.Div. from Union Theological Seminary (1994) and a Ph.D. from Emory University (2000). Additionally, she spent a year of study at Visva-Bharati University in West Bengal, India (1989–90). Ordained as a minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) she began her career as the Associate for Worship in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Office of Theology and Worship (2000-2003) before becoming the Assistant Professor of Liturgical Studies at Yale Divinity School and Yale Institute of Sacred Music (2003-2004). She currently serves as the J.B. Green Associate Professor of Theology at Columbia Theological Seminary.
Thought.
Moore-Keish has encouraged greater emphasis on Reformed and liturgical theology specifically in the area of worship. In addition to her work on sacramental theology she states, "worship is, for most of us, the most common way that we shape faith. If we take an interest in shaping worship, and in engaging all people fully in worship, we have a better chance of deepening Christian faith." She extends beyond her own Reformed religious tradition and has sought to build relationships between various traditions. As part of the World Communion of Reformed Churches she co-chairs the International Reformed-Catholic Dialogue, which seeks to bring these two traditions together in an effort for the Christian community to become a greater agent of justice.
Personal.
Martha Moore-Keish is married to Chris Moore-Keish, a fellow minister of word and sacrament in the Presbyterian Church (USA). The two have two daughters, Miriam Moore-Keish and Fiona Moore-Keish.