“I’ve come to believe that we are integrating into a burning house.” These words from Martin Luther King Jr. describe how some may feel about the current state of evangelicalism in the United States. With many walking away from the evangelical movement, it’s important to earnestly engage in the conversation of why and examine the…
In an exploration of the significance of feedback in personal growth and development, Training and Mentoring faculty Prof. Debra Anderson, Dr. Teri Elliott-Hart, and Prof. Nathan Scherrer, joined for Engage360 episode 118 to discuss how feedback contributes to increased self-awareness, and to provide insights into the dynamics of giving and receiving feedback effectively. They also highlighting that…
With such a wide array of translations, languages, and historical context, studying and understanding Scriptures can be overwhelming. In Engage360 episode 117, author Ellen Wildman, MA, Biblical and Theological Studies, shares a bit about her journey at Denver Seminary, where she found her voice and was encouraged by professors and fellow students. Ellen emphasizes that…
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has a complex legacy that affected evangelicalism in the United States in profound ways. In episode 116 of Engage360, Terry Mattingly, journalist and founder and editor of GetReligion.org, provides insight into Carter’s presidency, the impact it had on U.S. evangelicalism, and the role of faith in public life. Carter’s presidency lasted…
Is evangelicalism in the United States at a crisis point? In Engage360 episode 115, Australian New Testament scholar Dr. Constantine Campbell, author of Jesus V. Evangelicals: A Biblical Critique of a Wayward Movement, highlights the challenges facing American evangelicalism, including the dangers of politicizing the movement, and the need for self-reflection and honest feedback from…
Below are recent publications from some of Denver Seminary’s faculty members. Dr. Craig BlombergProfessor Emeritus of New Testament Jesus the Purifier: John’s Gospel and the Fourth Quest for the Historical Jesus Dr. Craig Blomberg advances the idea that the Gospel of John is a viable and valuable source for studying the historical Jesus. Blomberg writes…
In this episode of Engage360, Assistant Professor of Theology and historical theologian Dr. Ryan Tafilowski, shares about some of the politics and theologies of Christians in Germany during the rise of Naziism and explores what can happen when Christians merge the two. He also discusses some important distinctions and parallels between modern America and the…
During Passion Week, we have the privilege of remembering and celebrating the most important event in the most important week in the life of the most important person in all of human history. The crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ form the centerpiece of God’s redemptive mission. They are the crux (Latin for cross) of…
In this alumni spotlight episode of Engage360, David Swenson, MA in Theology, co-founder of Thrive Tutoring and co-pastor of Coram Deo, shares about the way his team has built their church centered around communities of small groups of people in close relationship with one another with a focus on developing leaders. He also discusses being…
Is humor some of the best medicine when it comes to raising children today? It’s no secret that children live with a lot stress and anxiety. In Engage360 episode 108, “The Role of Humor and Mindfulness in Childhood Development,” Amy Craig—Denver Seminary alumna, adjunct professor of Counseling, and owner and operator of her own private…