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Theology Matters

by Center of Theological Inquiry

Theology Matters explores how theology matters in the contemporary world, by engaging the matters of theology. Brought to you by the Center of Theological Inquiry in Princeton, New Jersey. The Center of Theological Inquiry in Princeton, New Jersey, is an ecumenical institute for interdisciplinary research in the field of religion. James I. McCord founded it in 1978 to cultivate a theological renaissance through dialogue. Our mission is inspired by McCord’s vision and values – dedication to scholarship, openness to new ideas, generosity of spirit, and commitment to fresh thinking.Views expressed in the podcast are those of the participants and not of the Center of Theological Inquiry.

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  1. Theology for Our Times: A New Podcast

    Theology for Our Times Follow our Substack here: https://theologyforourtimes.substack.com/ Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/1CjqzPAJ9ZdJOquYXiKsQ1?si=AYNDfX2qRlG5_SkcTBJD_w Follow our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@theologyourtimes

  2. Daniel Lee Hill on Doing Theology Today

    Daniel Lee Hill on Doing Theology Today by Center of Theological Inquiry

  3. Beverly Gaventa on Biblical Interpretation

    Beverly Gaventa on Biblical Interpretation by Center of Theological Inquiry

  4. Conversation with CTI Director William Storrar

    Watch the film, Planetary Humanity, here: https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/1088537021

  5. Michael Spezio on Troubles with Empathy

    Michael Spezio Troubles with Empathy Philosophy, Theology and the Sciences (PTSc) Jahrgang 11 (2024) / Heft 1, S. 57-120 (64) https://www.mohrsiebeck.com/artikel/troubles-with-empathy-101628ptsc-2024-0005/

  6. Marion Grau on Climate Emotions

    Grau, M. Beyond “Hope”: Constructive Anger as a Force in Sustained Climate Action. Pastoral Psychol 74, 113–129 (2025). (open access) https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11089-024-01196-x

  7. Michael Bräutigam on Ironic Thriving, Theological Paradox, and Psychological Dissonance

    Michael Bräutigam on Ironic Thriving, Theological Paradox, and Psychological Dissonance by Center of Theological Inquiry

  8. Barbara McClure on the Role of Hope in Human Thriving

    Barbara McClure on the Role of Hope in Human Thriving by Center of Theological Inquiry

  9. Elijah Baloyi on Studying Religious Practices on the Ground in South Africa

    Elijah Baloyi on Studying Religious Practices on the Ground in South Africa by Center of Theological Inquiry

  10. Nadia Marais on Theology and Human Flourishing

    Nadia Marais on Theology and Human Flourishing by Center of Theological Inquiry

  11. From the CTI Archive: Jean Porter response to Paul Bloom

    From the CTI Archive: Jean Porter response to Paul Bloom by Center of Theological Inquiry

  12. From the CTI Archive: Lecture by Paul Bloom

    A lecture given by the psychologist Paul Bloom at a CTI symposium in 2013.

  13. Peter Harrison on Myths of Supernatural Belief in a Secular Age

    Peter Harrison discusses his new book, _Some New World: Myths of Supernatural Belief in a Secular Age_ (Cambridge University Press, 2024). Book details: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/some-new-world/300E90A9C1F983C06D4859F2BD365474

  14. Discussion of the Book, Against Happiness

    A Discussion of the book, Against Happiness, with Owen Flanagan, Yolonda Wilson, Michael Spezio, and Joshua Mauldin More information on the book: https://cup.columbia.edu/book/against-happiness/9780231209496

  15. Hanna Reichel on the Shape of Systematic Theology

    Hanna Reichel on the Shape of Systematic Theology by Center of Theological Inquiry

  16. Vincent Lloyd on Systematic and Political Theology

    Vincent Lloyd on Systematic and Political Theology by Center of Theological Inquiry

  17. Kevin Hector on the Shape of Systematic Theology

    Kevin Hector on the Shape of Systematic Theology by Center of Theological Inquiry

  18. Roy Lennox On the World Of The Gospels

    Roy Lennox On the World Of The Gospels by Center of Theological Inquiry

  19. Erin Raffety on Disability, Theology, and Ethnography

    Erin Raffety on Disability, Theology, and Ethnography by Center of Theological Inquiry

  20. Kamal Ahmed on Islamic Philosophy and Theology

    Kamal Ahmed on Islamic Philosophy and Theology by Center of Theological Inquiry

  21. Matthew Barrett and Craig Carter on the Shape of Systematic Theology

    Matthew Barrett and Craig Carter on the Shape of Systematic Theology by Center of Theological Inquiry

  22. Ian McFarland on the Shape of Systematic Theology

    Ian McFarland on the Shape of Systematic Theology by Center of Theological Inquiry

  23. Janet Martin Soskice on the Shape of Systematic Theology

    Janet Martin Soskice's new book, Naming God, available here: https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/naming-god/1E602684F5BBA306FD71A5555358FF0A

  24. Douglas Ottati on the Shape of Systematic Theology

    Douglas Ottati on the Shape of Systematic Theology by Center of Theological Inquiry

  25. Sarah Coakley on the Shape of Systematic Theology

    Episode 1 of a Special Series on the Purpose, Impact, and Task of Theology, co-hosted by Joshua Mauldin and Andrew Davison.

  26. Shaun Casey on Religion and American Diplomacy

    Shaun Casey on Religion and American Diplomacy by Center of Theological Inquiry

  27. Introduction: Special Series on the Purpose, Impact, and Task of Theology

    Introduction: Special Series on the Purpose, Impact, and Task of Theology by Center of Theological Inquiry

  28. Kara Slade on A Theology of Time, with Andrew Davison

    Kara Slade on A Theology of Time, with Andrew Davison by Center of Theological Inquiry

  29. Mark Douglas on the Environment and the Just War Tradition

    Mark Douglas on the Environment and the Just War Tradition by Center of Theological Inquiry

  30. Peter Paris on Theology and Social Ethics

    Peter Paris on Theology and Social Ethics by Center of Theological Inquiry

  31. Robin W. Lovin on Theology and Political Polarization

    Robin W. Lovin on Theology and Political Polarization by Center of Theological Inquiry

  32. Devin Singh on Economy and Modern Christian Thought

    Devin Singh on Economy and Modern Christian Thought by Center of Theological Inquiry

  33. CTI Member Books: Jan-Olav Henriksen on Theology & Climate Change

    https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/climate-change-and-the-symbol-deficit-in-the-christian-tradition-9780567704979/

  34. Religion & the Built Environment, Ep. 6, with Martin Radermacher

    Martin Radermacher (2021) “Not a Church Anymore”: The Deconsecration and Conversion of the Dominican Church in Münster (Westphalia, Germany), Material Religion, 17:1, 1-28, DOI: 10.1080/17432200.2020.1870856 de Wildt, Kim, Martin Radermacher, Volkhard Krech, Beate Löffler, and Wolfgang Sonne.…

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  35. Special Feature: Conversation with Friederike Nüssel

    Special Feature: Conversation with Friederike Nüssel by Center of Theological Inquiry

  36. Religion & The Built Environment, Ep. 5, With Nesrine Mansour

    Mansour, Nesrine. 2022. "The Holy Light of Cyberspace: Spiritual Experience in a Virtual Church" Religions 13, no. 2: 121. https://www.mdpi.com/2077-1444/13/2/121

  37. Religion & the Built Environment, Ep. 4, With Kyle Dugdale

    Kyle Dugdale, "The Light of Promise": https://imagejournal.org/article/the-light-of-promise/

  38. Religion & the Built Environment, Ep. 3, with Elise Edwards

    Religion & the Built Environment, Ep. 3, with Elise Edwards by Center of Theological Inquiry

  39. Religion & the Built Environment, Ep. 2, with Stephan De Beer

    Religion & the Built Environment, Ep. 2, with Stephan De Beer by Center of Theological Inquiry

  40. Religion & The Built Environment Episode 1

    Religion & The Built Environment Episode 1 by Center of Theological Inquiry

  41. CTI Member Books: Willem Drees on the Role of the Humanities

    CTI Member Books: Willem Drees on the Role of the Humanities by Center of Theological Inquiry

  42. CTI Member Books: David Fergusson on the Providence of God

    CTI Member Books: David Fergusson on the Providence of God by Center of Theological Inquiry

  43. CTI Member Books: Lucas Mix on Understanding Biological Life

    CTI Member Books: Lucas Mix on Understanding Biological Life by Center of Theological Inquiry

  44. CTI Member Books: Mark Eaton on Religion and American Literature

    CTI Member Books: Mark Eaton on Religion and American Literature by Center of Theological Inquiry

  45. Jeremy Waldron on Human Dignity and Our Relation to God

    Jeremy Waldron on Human Dignity and Our Relation to God by Center of Theological Inquiry

  46. CTI Member Books: Hannah Strommen and Ulrich Schmiedel on the Claim to Christianity

    CTI Member Books: Hannah Strommen and Ulrich Schmiedel on the Claim to Christianity by Center of Theological Inquiry

  47. CTI Member Books: Mary Ellen O'Connell on The Art of Law in the International Community

    CTI Member Books: Mary Ellen O'Connell on The Art of Law in the International Community by Center of Theological Inquiry

  48. CTI Member Books: Adam Pryor on Living with Tiny Aliens: The Image of God for the Anthropocene (Season 4, Ep.3)

    CTI Member Books: Adam Pryor on Living with Tiny Aliens: The Image of God for the Anthropocene (Season 4, Ep.3) by Center of Theological Inquiry

  49. CTI Member Books: Wolfgang Palaver on Transforming the Sacred into Saintliness (Season 4, Ep.2)

    CTI Member Books: Wolfgang Palaver on Transforming the Sacred into Saintliness (Season 4, Ep.2) by Center of Theological Inquiry

  50. CTI Member Books: Douglas Ottati on A Theology for the Twenty-First Century (Season 4, Ep.1)

    CTI Member Books: Douglas Ottati on A Theology for the Twenty-First Century (Season 4, Ep.1) by Center of Theological Inquiry

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Theology Matters explores how theology matters in the contemporary world, by engaging the matters of theology. Brought to you by the Center of Theological Inquiry in Princeton, New Jersey. The Center of Theological Inquiry in Princeton, New Jersey, is an ecumenical institute for interdisciplinary research in the field of religion. James I. McCord founded it in 1978 to cultivate a theological renaissance through dialogue. Our mission is inspired by McCord’s vision and values – dedication to scholarship, openness to new ideas, generosity of spirit, and commitment to fresh thinking.Views expressed in the podcast are those of the participants and not of the Center of Theological Inquiry.

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