What Does the Soul Long For?
We explore how Nag Hammadi texts transformed an ancient myth into a powerful reflection on longing, identity, healing, and our journey toward wholeness. An interview with Rikki Liu
Christianity by the Century: Fourth Century CE (300-400)
The fourth century stands as a decisive turning point in Christian history. Communities that had once defined faith through suffering and martyrdom now faced the challenges of legitimacy, authority, and power.
Christianity by the Century: Third Century CE (200-300)
It was during the third century CE that suffering became a defining marker of Christian identity—socially, politically, and theologically. By the start of the third century, the term ‘Christian’ began to gather specific meaning.
The Complicated Lives of Enslaved Women of the Bible
One of the things that I hope that comes out of my research is a centering of women's experience and a centering of these most marginalized of women in our readings of the text. An interview with Dr. Christy Cobb
Macrina: A Remarkable 4th-Century Christian Woman
If Gregory didn't write about her, we wouldn't necessarily know about her. I think those virtues are tied into how she relates to the body, how she thinks about death and the community that she builds around herself. An interview with Dr. Erin Galgay Walsh.
The Chosen: Fiction, Truth, or in Between?
At times The Chosen can be hokey, but it can also be serious and thought-provoking. It’s a bold reimagining of Jesus and his ministry, and its central focus on his disciples, male and female, is compelling.
Wisdom for Today from Extracanonical Texts
Learn about eight of the modern discoveries of ancient, second-century Jesus-oriented texts. They demonstrate both their diversity and their shockingly relevant meaning for today. Presenters: Dr. Hal Taussig, Natalie Perkins, and Dr. Shirley Paulson
Contemplating the Complexities of Christian Martyrdom
Many people today feel a lack of control. What we find in these early centuries is that there is a variety of responses among those early followers of Jesus as well. An interview with Dr. Deborah Saxon.
I Am in You and You Are in Me
When I would look across the car, and see the fierce confidence of a dancer, I would find myself silently saying “I am in you and you are in me.”
Is Practical Theology a Contradiction in Terms?
"Sometimes people think theology is some kind of criticism, but it’s about seeing the world more richly and fully." An interview with Dr. Stephen Pattison.