Christine Helmer chats with Tripp about her book Theology and the End of Doctrine. You can check out a sample chapter at WJKbooks.com or just get the book on Amazon. Christine Helmer is Professor of Religious Studies and German at Northwestern University. She is the author of The Trinity and … Read more about Theology and the End of Doctrine with Christine Helmer
R is for Revelation and the book of Revelation
Revelation is a topic sure to bring raised blood-pressure and raised voices! This is true no matter which ‘revelation’ you mean. ‘Revelation’ to theologians and philosophers is a meta-category addressing the manner and result of this concept. ‘Revelation’ to most … Read more about R is for Revelation and the book of Revelation
Neither Barth Nor Schleiermacher: Modern Theology’s Opportunity (3/3)
Christian theology has an opportunity moving into the future. In part 1 I outlined modern Christianity’s problem. I could say more about Christendom, Colonialism and Consumerism (the 3 C’s of modern Christianity) and will later this week. In part 2 I looked at modern Christianity’s temptation to … Read more about Neither Barth Nor Schleiermacher: Modern Theology’s Opportunity (3/3)
21st Century Theology: four locations for the endeavor
I come from a Methodist tradition that looks to John Wesley as its founder. Wesley utilized a famous quadrilateral to talk about how we do theology. The four elements were Scripture, Tradition, Reason, and Experience. I love the quad! I am a proud descendant of Wesley and I still find it quite … Read more about 21st Century Theology: four locations for the endeavor
Radical Political Theology with Clayton Crockett
Clayton Crockett tells that you can't go home again. The world of religion and politics has changed so radically that the old definitions and boundary markers are nearly unrecognizable - and even less helpful. Clayton Crockett is Associate Professor and Director of Religious Studies at the … Read more about Radical Political Theology with Clayton Crockett
Transitioning toward Theology
In the book “Who Needs Theology?” Grenz and Olson provide a helpful little spectrum of 5 kinds of theology: Folk, Lay, Pastoral, Professional, and Academic. I have pastored for over 15 years and have always considered myself a Pastoral Theologian. Over the last 5 years I have been transitioning … Read more about Transitioning toward Theology
Remixing Theology with Adam English: Homebrewed Christianity 108
Tired of the normal theology conversation? Does one more systematic account of everything sound....boring....overdone....and UGH? Then maybe you need a little more game in your theology or perhaps a little more story rockin or even better A NEW LANGUAGE! Ok so learning anew language sounds … Read more about Remixing Theology with Adam English: Homebrewed Christianity 108