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On Nurturing Faith

Posted on : December 27, 2021

Edie, Fred P., and Mark A Lamport. Nurturing Faith: A Practical Theology for Educating Christians. Eerdmans, 2021. ISBN 978080287556-3. 512 pp. A recurring question occurs anytime an introductory textbook appears within the varying (but interdependent)… Continue Reading

Reading while White (2)

Posted on : December 20, 2021

In part one of this series, I introduced the idea of ā€œreading while White,ā€ that is, interpreting Scripture through the lenses of White racial identities. To explore the concept further, itā€™s important to discuss some… Continue Reading

Redeeming the Tragedy

Posted on : December 13, 2021

In 1940, Sergei Prokofiev shook the world with his ballet adaptation of William Shakespeareā€™s Romeo and Juliet. Prokofiev, an accomplished composer and artist, brought many new elements to his rendition of Romeo and Juliet. However,… Continue Reading

Redeeming the Tragedy

Posted on : December 13, 2021

In 1940, Sergei Prokofiev shook the world with his ballet adaptation of William Shakespeareā€™s Romeo and Juliet. Prokofiev, an accomplished composer and artist, brought many new elements to his rendition of Romeo and Juliet. However,… Continue Reading

Entangled

Posted on : December 6, 2021

My students bring a lot of baked goods to class. Itā€™s the consequence for breaking my technology policy: no screens, no electronic devices of any kind unless there is an academic accommodation, and if I… Continue Reading

Divine Agency and Divine Action

Posted on : December 4, 2021

[Editorā€™s note: Written shortly before his untimely death in the fall of 2021, this essay provides a window into Professor Abrahamā€™s four-volume work, Divine Agency and Divine Action (Oxford University Press, 2017ā€“2021).] After working through… Continue Reading
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January 23, 2023

ā€œAn abba said, ā€˜The prophets wrote books, then came our fathers, who put them into practice. Those who came after them learnt them by heart. Then came the present generation, who …

January 23, 2023

ā€œAn abba said, ā€˜The prophets wrote books, then came our fathers, who put them into practice. Those who came after them learnt them by heart. Then came the present generation, who …

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December 16, 2022

AFTE is now accepting scholarship applications for 2023. Applications and required supporting materials are due in the AFTE office no …

July 1, 2022

A Foundation for Theological Education (AFTE) John Wesley Fellowships have been awarded to six doctoral students. The John Wesley Fellows …