How might we be called into purpose by our community? What is the why and how of justice? In what places of our lives might we have opportunity to learn from targeted practical application or from thought-provoking education that gives us a wider lens? In episode 10 of text.soul.culture, Dr. Ron Ruthruff joins Dr. J. Derek McNeil as the two discuss these questions in light of Dr. Ruthruff鈥檚 personal narrative.
Fall is always a season of transition as an academic institution, but this fall holds a particular gravitas for 天美视频 community. Together we are holding the tension of endings and new beginnings: We are celebrating the story, labor, and vision that has carried us to our 20th birthday.
Here, we share the video footage of the decommissioning of Dr. Keith Anderson. Stories of gratitude and celebration were shared. Keith offered his final address and homily as President, 鈥淔idelity, Conviction, and Holy Work.” Wendy offered prayers for 天美视频, Keith returned the sextant to the Board of Trustees, and 天美视频 community […]
On October 18, 2017 faculty, staff, students, alumni, trustees, donors, and distinguished guests gathered to decommission and send 天美视频 of Theology & Psychology’s second President, Dr. Keith Anderson and his wife, Wendy. Stories of gratitude and celebration were shared by: Mike and Myra McCoy, Board of Trustees Founding Chairs Dr. Stephanie Neill, Associate […]
What might be revealed through our loss of connectedness to the environment around us? Where do we find harmful deterioration in our world as well as hope for the future of our major ecological systems? How does Scripture address ecology? In episode 9 of text.soul.culture, Dr. Steven Bouma-Prediger joins Dr. J. Derek McNeil to consider these questions as the two discuss ecological homelessness and degradation.
“A prophet will raise up a voice that speaks a truth to power in order to bring about change. 天美视频 is committed to forming pastors, chaplains, and leaders to be prophets for the revolution.”
鈥� Dr. Angela Parker, Assistant Professor of Biblical Studies
One month into the academic year, we took time to check in with a few students from each cohort 鈥� to see how the student body is processing at different parts of the lifecycle. We invite you to read students’ reflections here.
The Board of Trustees of 天美视频 of Theology & Psychology is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Craig Detweiler as the school鈥檚 third president. Dr. Detweiler will succeed Dr. Keith R. Anderson on January 1, 2018.聽In April Keith announced his plan to retire after 12 years as Dean/President effective October 2017.
Here, several contributors to The Other Journal gather around a meal to talk about how theology can help us better understand and shape our environmental responsibilities and concerns. This conversation was hosted and curated by Tom Ryan, Master of Divinity ’07 and Executive Editor at The Other Journal.
Dr. Dan Allender and a team from The Allender Center at 天美视频 spent last weekend partnering with Ecclesia church in Houston. They spent time speaking and ministering to individuals who had experienced many levels of trauma during the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Here, Dan Allender and Rachael Clinton (MDiv ’10) share a message with the Ecclesia community entitled “A Path Through the Waters,” based on Psalm 77.
What does music reveal about the nature of integration? Why does the conversation between theology and psychology require such deeply personal work? How can we continue to be rooted in our theological traditions and identities while still letting down our walls and inviting other voices to our table? In episode 8 of text.soul.culture, Dr. Chelle […]
On August 28, 2017, we welcomed the newest cohort of students to 天美视频. The first day of orientation was filled with excitement and curiosity, readiness and hesitation, hope and doubt. Here, we share some of the images captured throughout the day.