Controversy has always characterized the presence of various doctrinal interpretations in religion, but perhaps none has created as much friction as that of original sin, the idea that humans are born into this world predisposed to evil and sin. For centuries, theologians have argued for and against the belief, and the debate continues today. In Original Sin, Alan Jacobs takes readers on a sweeping tour of the idea of original sin, its origins, its history, and its proponents and opponents. Read More

The 2016 Summer Internship in Lived Theology has begun. Tessa Crews (Col ’16) began her work at the Green Comfort School of Herbal Medicine several weeks ago, and we will begin publishing her blog reflections in the next week. Elizabeth Surratt (Col ’17) starts her internship at Rebirth Community Ministries in Jacksonville, Florida, this week, and Brit Dunnavant (Col ’17), will begin working at The Haven next week. Read More

Environmental crises may be at the forefront of today’s most pressing issues, but theology’s failure to evaluate situations and reactions offers little guidance to faith believers inspired to respond. In Ecologies of Grace, Willis Jenkins presents a field-shaping introduction to Christian environmental ethics that offers resources for renewing theology. Read More

While Christian music too often seems shrouded in a redundancy no longer phased by the power and intensity of God, love, and grace, Chance the Rapper reclaims the impassioned authenticity of Christianity with his songs. In his latest article, “I Speak to God in Public: Chance the Rapper’s Faith,” PLT Contributor David Dark explores the lyrics that boldly actualize the artist’s faith convictions. Read More

A renowned South African theologian, John de Gruchy inspires many through his roles as minister, professor, researcher, and writer. In the newly published I Have Come a Long Way, he reflects on a life lived well, tracing his Viking ancestry through his work as an ecumenical activist for the South African Council of Churches to the present. Read More

Google produced a colorful doodle to celebrate the birthday and legacy of Yuri Kochiyama, an Asian-American activist who fought for human rights and justice. Read More

The SILT 16/17: Can I Get a Witness? Author Series introduces the participant authors and the historical figures they will be illuminating in their narratives. This week’s featured writer is David Dark, whose figure is Daniel Berrigan. Read More

While many theological reflections exist on the city, none have recognized the built environment as a whole. In A Theology of the Built Environment, Gorringe examines this dimension. Read More

The Project on Lived Theology and Syndicate have launched a lived theology series comprised of symposiums focusing on books that interpret the lived experience of a person, institution, or movement through the lens of its theological convictions and commitments. The first book being studied is Grant Wacker’s America’s Pastor: Billy Graham and the Shaping of a Nation. Read More

In this 2007 publication, PLT contributor Gerald Schlabach reflects on recent events in world history and argues that the time has come to reconsider the Christian response to war. Including reflections from different thinkers on the just policing theory, this publication offers valuable insights on the warfare and distress Christians struggle to navigate through in an increasingly-violent world. Read More