CALL FOR PAPERS:
We're hosting the Midwest Regional SCP at Asbury Theological Seminary this fall. This year’s theme is an exploration of eschatology from a broad philosophical perspective.
Deadline for abstracts is Aug. 15.
Learn more & submit a proposal here: asburyseminary.edu/events/2025-...
Arrived in Iznik yesterday, where—1700 years ago that day—the first council of Nicaea was convened. Delighted to be here with a wonderful group of Wesleyan scholars.
Had the privilege of sitting down with Doug & Mickey to chat about coming on board with Pro Ecclesia. We talked about the history of the journal, some of what's in the pipeline now, and where we hope to see it going. Have a listen!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oj7V...
If you’re in or around Central Kentucky, mark your calendars! Speakers include Scott Williams, David Bradshaw, Jc Beall, Eleonore Stump (via Zoom), & Fred Sanders.
Visit lewishouse.org/katsconference/ for more info
Merry Christmas!
December pie content:
Last day of class: Apple Butter w/ Nutmeg Whipped Cream, Cranberry Curd w/ Gingersnap Crust, & Auntie Beth’s Pecan.
X-Mas: Cherry Macaroon & Chocolate Silk.
Also shown: Hildegard of Bingen’s Cookies of Joy, good for balancing the humors / seasonal melancholy.
(Due Friday by end of day? I still have plenty of time.)
Curious about how you’d unpack this, Nate.
Well hey there, @joshuajipp.bsky.social. Folks, join me in welcoming the one and only Josh Jipp back to (relevant) social media.
Someone add this man to a starter pack.
Happy Thanksgiving!
This year’s pie content:
Ginger Mixed Berry;
Chocolate Silk;
& Auntie @bethmoorelpm.bsky.social’s Pecan.
Fascinating panel on Magree’s “The Interpretation of Kenosis from Origen to Cyril of Alexandria;” Paul Blowers, Margaret Mitchell, Matthew Crawford, & Sarah Coakley.
You’ve been missed!
Between this and the Dan’s Defense Prep anecdote, Michelle’s committed at least two murders within the last 24 hours.
Matt posting to socials ::
Matt texting after reading (redacted)’s theology tweets
Bernese Mountain Dog. Very affectionate and great with kids. Also large.
What part of the city? If you’re on the west side, Johnnie's Beef in Elmwood Park.
Welp, guess we’ll try this. I’m a theology prof at Asbury Seminary, managing editor of Pro Ecclesia, and Chicago food partisan.
Expect mostly theology posts. Occasional dog posts. This is Barnabas; he’s four months old and a very good boy.
