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In Relation to God: A World Down Syndrome Day Reflection

March 20th, 2026 | 7 min read

By Joshua Heavin

Daniel J. Treier, a Protestant theologian noted for his contributions to Christology and theological interpretation of Scripture, died unexpectedly late last year. His former teacher and friend Kevin Vanhoozer wrote a moving tribute to him, writing:

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Joshua Heavin

Rev. Dr. Joshua Heavin (PhD, Aberdeen) serves as Curate for Pastoral Care at Christ Church Cathedral in Plano, Texas; he is the book reviews editor for Pro Ecclesia, the journal of the Center for Catholic and Evangelical Theology; and he is an adjunct professor in the School of Christian Thought at Houston Christian University and West Texas A&M University.