Professor Schmoot Has Lost His Keys Again, Paperback/Christopher Morse

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Description In a laugh out loud series of misfortunes, Professor Schmoot struggles to find his way as a New Testament professor in a seminary seeking to promote itself as "spiritual but not religious." Unforgettable characters interact in a sequence of episodes in which postmodern aspirations are confounded by financial and academic deficits. "Students and friends of Christopher Morse--often the same people --have long known that his theological erudition is equally matched by a brilliant comic wit. In this charming academic novella, Morse cleverly satirizes the world of seminary education, offering the reader a delightful plot filled with characters lost in the cynical power of sin and buoyed by the transforming power of grace. A book like this that evokes both laughter at the vanity of human failure and hope for the constancy of human faithfulness is a tonic for the soul " --John E. Thiel, Professor at Fairfield University "Reminiscent of David Lodge's satirical takes on British academic life, Christopher Morse drills relentlessly into the troubled industry of American theological education. Those who passed through this system in the '70s and '80s will readily recognize the cast of characters at Star-Cross Seminary, not least ourselves, as we fumble and bumble on the road to Emmaus." --James F. Kay, Princeton Theological Seminary "In this work of fiction, Christopher Morse accomplishes a seemingly impossible task: combining theology with humor. Most readers will occasionally find themselves the target of his satire, but his humor never resorts to cynicism, and he is never mean-spirited toward his characters. As profound as it is humorous, this book will appeal to anyone interested in the state of the church, theological education, and cultural attitudes toward religion." --Nancy Duff, Associate Professor at Princeton Theological Seminary "Crossed wires and cross purposes ensure that life at Star-Cross Seminary is never dull as the traditional school of th