As part of his Doctor of Ministry (DMin) in Ministry to Emerging Generations (Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary), Tom’s written a number of book responses and given several short presentations (personal and group). In this series he not only “shares the wealth,” but also looks forward to your feedback as he refines his project: An argument for vocational discernment for graduate studies in the context of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship (Stay tuned to learn more!). Earlier posts on the program: Ministry to Emerging Generations and The Big Picture of Ministry to Emerging Generations.
Everyday Theology: How to Read Cultural Texts and Interpret Trends. Chapters 1, 2
Everyday Theology: How to Read Cultural Texts and Interpret Trends (Grand Rapids, MI: Baker Academic, 2007), edited by Kevin J. Vanhoozer, Charles A. Anderson, and Michael J. Sleasman, embodies the “theological lay of the cultural land†(7) and “Christian primer for cultural literacy†(11) I desire to inspire among members of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship’s Emerging Scholars Network. Vanhoozer, in collaboration with two co-editors from his first “Cultural Hermeneutics†class at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, offers “a book about everyday theology, written by everyday theologians for everyday theologians. . . . the reflective and practical task of living each day as faithful disciples of Jesus Christ†(7). How can I go about a similar endeavor of encouraging Emerging Scholars to apply the Bible to all areas of life (15), to love their neighbor in their cultural context (19)?