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…
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…
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…
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…
The term evangelical is often misunderstood, multivalent, and controversial. In order to move forward responsibly, sustainably, and in ways that are beneficial to the world around us, we need first to understand the history of the evangelical movement. Dr. Randall Balmer, prize-winning historian, Emmy Award nominee, author, and John Phillips Chair in Religion at Dartmouth…
Dr. Joseph Dodson, Dr. Craig L. Blomberg Endowed Chair of New Testament Originally published in Engage Magazine, Fall 2022 My son once heard me talking about the Old Testament. He looked at me funny and said, “Old Testament? I think you mean Gold Testament, because there’s treasure in there!” He’s right. So many precious gems…
Below are recent publications from some of Denver Seminary’s faculty members. Craig Blomberg, PhDProfessor Emeritus of New TestamentDarlene Seal, PhDAssistant Professor of New Testament From Pentecost to Patmos: An Introduction to Acts through Revelation, 2nd Edition In this introductory New Testament textbook which pairs depth of scholarship with contemporary application, Drs. Craig Blomberg and Darlene…