Let's talk about Wolfhart Pannenberg! The planet lost one of the greatest theologian this past week & in this episode Philip Clayton and I discuss his amazing career. Philip Clayton is a professor of theology at Claremont School of Theology and former student of Pannenberg. He recently … Read more about The Theology of Wolfhart Pannenberg w/ Philip Clayton
Christianity is Political… so #OccupyChurch
Philip Clayton brings his high energy game to the Homebrewed Christianity session at the American Academy of Religion. Here's the video. Get more of our videos at SoGo media. … Read more about Christianity is Political… so #OccupyChurch
Wild Goose or Mild Goose?
This past weekend I got to participate in one of best and most interesting experiences of my christian life - Wild Goose West. This was the festival’s first venture to the left coast and it did not disappoint! Billed as an intersection of 'Art, Justice, Music and Spirituality', the Goose brought … Read more about Wild Goose or Mild Goose?
Party Time with Philip Clayton for “The Predicament of Belief”
What happens when Homebrewed Christianity throws a party for the best book of the year? You don't have to guess, ya just gotta listen! Be prepared for metaphysics, skepticism, atheism, Christology, religious experience, doubt, the death of God, Process thought, and all the theological hype money … Read more about Party Time with Philip Clayton for “The Predicament of Belief”
Reflecting on the Resurrection part 2
Resurrecting space for belief Easter is a big deal. Passages like Paul’s claim in 1 Corinthians 15:13-15 (NIV) tell us: 13 If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. 14 And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. 15 More … Read more about Reflecting on the Resurrection part 2
Reflecting on the Resurrection part 1
He is risen! ... now what? Several of my mainline friends get to preach this coming weekend - as do I. The conversations have been great as we compared notes. The first question is usually "are you using the lectionary text?" (which I am not) and then the question of post-Easter themes as we … Read more about Reflecting on the Resurrection part 1
Proposing an Alternative to the Predicament
Part 1 of Peter Bannister's review is here. Sketching an alternative proposal What options then may be open to readers who share Clayton’s and Knapp’s concern for a dynamic Christology, but who want to retain a more traditional theological framework? Here I can of course only offer the … Read more about Proposing an Alternative to the Predicament
Considering Clayton’s Conundrum
Guest post by Peter Bannister The Predicament of Belief by Philip Clayton and Steven Knapp is a first-rate book - both highly thought-provoking and courageous. Philip Clayton has consistently shown himself to be one of the Church’s most creative thinkers and is perhaps unequalled in offering … Read more about Considering Clayton’s Conundrum
The Predicament of believing Philip Clayton
This is a difficult era for those who find themselves committed to the values of scientific rationality and yet moved by the claims of a religious tradition. That is how the preface to Philip Clayton’s new book The Predicament of Belief begins. I am always a little jealous of people who have a … Read more about The Predicament of believing Philip Clayton
Ready for the Road Trip? process prep
in just a few shorts days folks will start to wander on down to the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains, to the Claremont School of Theology for the 2012 Emergent Village Theological Conversation. You can follow along and ask questions on Twitter at #EVTC where the main sessions will also be … Read more about Ready for the Road Trip? process prep
Coming to Jesus with Daniel Kirk & Philip Clayton: Homebrewed Christianity 3-D
What does coming to Jesus look like today? We may not have the answer but we do have a seriously fun and enlightening conversation. During the American Academy of Religion a herd of theology nerds gathered in the home of Mark Scandrette - Jesus Dojo extraordinaire - for some live Homebrewed … Read more about Coming to Jesus with Daniel Kirk & Philip Clayton: Homebrewed Christianity 3-D
Get ready for the Process Posts
Next week we begin our cross-pollination activities to make people aware of the amazing opportunity to be a part of the 2012 Emergent Theological Conversation that will be held in Claremont, CA from January 31 - February 2. We will be posting guest blogs around the internet as well as responding … Read more about Get ready for the Process Posts