Edward J. Blum of the Religion in American History blog recently asked Ted Smith to put together a “so you want to begin thinking about political theology” reading list. Read More

Peter Heltzel and Faith-RootedAlexia Salvatierra published a new book through InterVarsity Press called Faith-Rooted Organizing: Mobilizing the Church in Service to the World. Read More

The Department of Religious Studies and the Virginia Center for the Study of Religion are pleased to invite you to a Book Launch and Discussion with Professor Willis Jenkins, on Wednesday, February 19 at 4-6 pm in the West Oval Room of the Rotunda. Read More

Southern Living has honored Susan Glisson, assistant professor in Southern studies and executive director of the Institute on Racial Reconciliation at the University of Mississippi, as one of “The New Heroes of Civil Rights.” Read More

Tal Howard, professor of history at Gordon College, spoke on Tuesday, January 28 on the topic, “Protestant Theology and the Making of the Modern German University.” Read More

The Project on Lived Theology is now accepting applications from University of Virginia undergraduates for the 2014 Summer Internship in Lived Theology. The Lived Theology internship program complements the numerous existing urban and rural service immersion programs flourishing nationally and globally by offering a unique opportunity to pursue service as a theological activity. Read More

Tal Howard, professor of history at Gordon College, will speak on Tuesday, January 28 on the topic, “Protestant Theology and the Making of the Modern German University.” His lecture will be in Gibson Hall 242 at 3:30 p.m. and is open to the public. Read More

Amy Laura Hall, associate professor of Christian ethics at Duke Divinity school, begins her recent column for the Durham, NC Herald-Sun this way: “One of the most asinine things I have ever heard on the radio was from a sports news commentator, who said recently that it was ridiculous to think that an NFL football player could be ‘bullied.'” Read More

Jennifer M. McBride, assistant professor of religion and Regents Chair in ethics at Warburg College, recently talked with Christian Century about sin, the church, and what Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s example can teach Christians about relevant witness. Read the article here. Read More

Tonight at 5 pm, leading theologian and Bonhoeffer expert, John de Gruchy, will speak on “Led into Mystery: Seeking Answers in Life and Death.”

De Gruchy’s most recent book, Led into Mystery: Faith Seeking Answers in Life and Death, will also be the subject of his lecture. Led into Mystery is an unanticipated sequel to his book, Being Human: Confessions of a Christian Humanist. It was prompted by the untimely and tragic death of Read More