Collin Hansen (born April 7, 1981) is an American journalist who serves as vice president for content and editor in chief for

the Gospel Coalition The Gospel Coalition, or TGC, is a union of evangelical and Reformed churches. History It was founded in 2005 by theologian D. A. Carson and pastor Tim Keller. TGC describe their mission as being “deeply committed to renewing our faith ...

. He is best known for his writing on the

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, and he hosts the ''Gospelbound'' podcast.

Biography and education

Hansen is from Chester, South Dakota. He received an undergraduate degree in history and journalism from

Northwestern University Northwestern University is a private research university in Evanston, Illinois. Founded in 1851, Northwestern is the oldest chartered university in Illinois and is ranked among the most prestigious academic institutions in the world. Charte ...

. He earned a

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from

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. Prior to working for the Gospel Coalition, Hansen was an associate editor for ''

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''. He lives with his wife and children in

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, and serves on the advisory board of

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. He is the founder of the

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Society.

New Calvinism

Hansen is considered an expert on the New Calvinism, a term that was coined for the title of his 2008 book ''Young, Restless, Reformed: A Journalist's Journey With the New Calvinists''. He has been quoted on the movement by ''

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'' and ''

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''.

Books

*''Young, Restless, Reformed: A Journalist's Journey With the New Calvinists'' *''A God-Sized Vision: Revival Stories That Stretch and Stir'' (coauthor with John D. Woodbridge) *''Four Views on the Spectrum of Evangelicalism'' (coeditor with Andrew Naselli) *''Blind Spots: Becoming a Courageous, Compassionate, ''and'' Commissioned Church'' *''Gospelbound: Living with Resolute Hope in an Anxious Age'' (coauthored with Sarah Eekhoff Zylstra) *''Rediscover Church: Why the Body of Christ is Essential'' (coauthored with Jonathan Leeman)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Hansen, Collin American male journalists Christian writers Writers from Birmingham, Alabama 1981 births Living people Northwestern University alumni Trinity Evangelical Divinity School alumni Journalists from Alabama Medill School of Journalism alumni