Theology what we study

Hermeneutics for the African Century

Stephanie L. Black traces the historical development of African interpretations of scripture and suggests ways forward for decolonizing Western hermeneutics

Reading the Bible in Northwest Tanzania in Light of Male Circumcision as an HIV Intervention

A health crisis in Tanzania impacts the meaning of scripture for David Downs, associate professor of New Testament studies

David Downs

Revisiting Our Response to Children Suffering Globally

Dave Scott develops a gospel-centered approach for serving children at risk that emphasizes working within and strengthening the existing relational worlds of the children being served

The Contextual Nature of Biblical Interpretation: An Ethiopian Case

Keon-Sang An, associate professor of Bible and mission, draws on his missionary experiences in Ethiopia to reflect on the cultural and communal context of hermeneutics

Keon-Sang An

Bono & David Taylor: Beyond the Psalms

Grammy award-winning artist and lead singer of U2 shares more reflections on the brutal honesty of the Psalms, prophetic art, and more

Navigating A Digital Media World with Teenagers

Art Bamford suggests constructive steps to understand and engage the mediated experience of today's teenagers

Walking With Ethnic Minority Youth On The Identity Formation Journey

Marcos Canales (MDiv ’12) shares wisdom for navigating the complex dynamics of multicultural ministry

Thriving in Urban Ministry: Exploring the Role of Pain and Hope in the Journey of Faith

PhD student Christin Fort explores the role of suffering in urban ministry

Adoptive Youth Ministry: Integrating Emerging Generations Into the Family of Faith

Professor of Youth, Family, and Culture Chap Clark discusses youth ministry through our adoption in Christ

Chap Clark

Analytic Theology

Visiting scholars lecture on theological questions with the tools of philosophy through this Templeton-funded initiative

Where Do Twentysomethings Fit in Our World Today?

Steve Argue

Moving from Performance to Purpose in Youth Sports

Benjamin Houltberg examines how sports performance can lead to a performance-based identity in teenagers

Benjamin J. Houltberg

An Invitation to Thrive: Helping Young People Find Their Coordinates

Excerpt from Dr. King’s installation address as the Peter L. Benson Associate Professor of Applied Developmental Science

Pamela Ebstyne King

Naming, Navigating, and Reframing Depression in the Lives of Teenagers

Marriage and Family Therapist Rhett Smith considers the complexities of teenage depression and offers practical steps for parents

The Politics of the Church in the World

Tommy Givens navigates the fraught relationship between the American church and political discourse.

Tommy Givens

One Basic Idea: Get People to See What the Scripture Says

Scott Cormode shares a case study for effectively discussing hot topic issues in church settings

Scott Cormode

Purple People: Unity in the Divisive Age of Red and Blue

Erin Dufault-Hunter looks to Paul's letters to develop a theology of political engagement for the church

Erin Dufault-Hunter

Growing Young

Kara Powell, Jake Mulder, and Brad Griffin reflect on ground-breaking research of churches with thriving young people

Kara Powell

Restore

Miyoung Yoon Hammer

Sabbath as Model for Restoration

Johnny Ramírez-Johnson argues that a commitment to Sabbath can shape Christian practices of justice and community

Johnny Ramírez-Johnson

Restoring Creation: With Reflections on “Laudato Si”

Pope Francis's critique on our harmful environmental practices calls us to repent and restore what God has given us

Tommy Givens