Trinity Christian College Theology Department

02/02/2018

Interesting new podcast! "What would it look like for us to argue for the religious freedom of another religion? How might I as a Christian, defend or speak up for a faith that I actually might disagree with on some important things?" - Matthew Kaemingk

http://neighborlyfaith.org/resources/ -faith-podcast

01/23/2018

In case you missed Dr. Starkenburg’s blog post on the Twelve a little over a week ago:

By Keith Starkenburg Let me offer a confession. I don’t like growing older. On my birthday, I needed a little encouragement. Time seemed a great burden. So, I caught up on my New York Times reading. I found Nicholas Kristof’s column claiming that “2017 was probably the very best year in the lo...

11/27/2017

All current students are invited to the Theology Club meeting at Dr. Thianto's house on Thursday, Nov. 30 at 7:30. He's cooking! The topic of discussion will be apologetics. If you have any questions, email Kate Newendorp, Michael Melody or Alaina Kats. See ya soon.

11/15/2017

Want to go to Israel in May/June 2018? Meetings coming soon!

11/06/2017

In case you haven't seen it yet, Dr. Ribbens doing an interview about his book on sacrifice in Hebrews (which came out last year).

Were the sacrifices of the Old Testament effectual? The book of Hebrews offers a critique of the Levitical cult and the sacrifices of the old covenant, even while explaining Christ’s new cove…

10/30/2017

Dr. Starkenburg is giving a ten minute "Ten Talk" as part of Fall Fest this Saturday on "The Resurrection of Creation and Holy Places." Kallemeyn Theatre, 11-11:30 AM. Dr. Sierra from the English department is also speaking. All are welcome.

Homecoming and Family Weekend are one BIG weekend. These are THE days for families and alumni to visit campus.

10/23/2017

Interesting new book by a professor from Notre Dame, with this conclusion about the Sermon on the Mount : "Jesus is redefining flourishing as suffering while awaiting the eschaton."
- as reviewed by Wesley Hill (who all of us should know about :))

An encounter with the Sermon on the Mount says something about Christianity as a whole.

10/20/2017

https://perspectivesjournal.org/blog/2017/02/28/reformed-flavor-jazz/

Being theologically Reformed is tremendously important to me. I’m a convert, and it’s always the converts that you have to watch! Those of us who come to the Reformed tradition from elsewhere are often the ones who are most passionate about it, and who want to say, “Wow! You have a real gift here! T...

10/20/2017

Sheikh Arafat generously helping Major World Religions students understand Islam. Thanks for the hospitality The Mosque Foundation!

10/16/2017

10/16/2017

Rev. Dr. Suzanne McDonald works her magic today in the Grand Lobby, talking about the gifts and impacts of the Reformation.