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The Legacy of President Carter and the Role of Faith in Public Life

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…

Finding Perspective on Evangelicalism

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…

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Faculty Publications Fall 2023

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…

Christianity and the Rise of Nazi Germany Dr. Ryan Tafilowski

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…

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Preparing for Passion Week Study Guide

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…

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A Different Way of Doing Church

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…

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The Role of Humor and Mindfulness in Childhood Development

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…

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Faculty Publications Winter 2023

Below are recent publications from some of Denver Seminary’s faculty members. Dr. J.D. Kim Assistant Director, DMin Korean Studies Program, Adjunct Professor of Theology  Constructing a Mediating Theology: Affirming the Impassibility and the Passibility of the Triune God  This book is part of the series of the Studies in the Doctrine of God: Exploring Classical and…

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Secularism and the Importance of Religious Freedom

In Christian communities, secularism and religious freedom can often seem to be negative concepts. Dr. Michael Bird, author of Religious Freedom in a Secular Age, theologian, and academic dean and lecturer in New Testament at Ridley College in Melbourne, Australia, believes Christians should embrace these ideas due to our calling to love our neighbors. In…

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The Faithful Reading of Scripture

Dr. Ryan Tafilowski, assistant professor of Theology Originally published in Engage Magazine, Fall 2022 When I was young, I was an obsessive baseball fan. I followed my favorite team, but I was also a student of the game’s history. I came of age during the steroid era, so you can imagine my delight as baseball’s…