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Atheistatis Podcast Interview with Darren Slade on Properly Investigating Miracle Claims
Atheistasis Podcast host, Jenna Belk, interviews Dr. Darren Slade, on properly investigating miracle claims.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jul 31, 20201 min read


Introducing the Head of Global Medieval Religious Studies: Dr. Keagan Brewer
GCRR is proud to introduce the Head of our "Medieval Religious Studies" division, Dr. Keagan Brewer.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jul 27, 20203 min read


Interview with Activist Brian McLaren on President Trump, Religious Doubt, and Coronavirus
Interview of author, activist, and public theologian Brian McLaren about Trump, religious doubt, and Coronavirus.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jul 22, 20201 min read


Archaeologists Find Cannabis Traces in Ancient Temple
Israeli archaeologists claim to have found cannabis residue on an ancient temple's artifacts located in southern Israel.
Allison Guy
Jul 20, 20202 min read


What Role Does Epistemology Play in Theological Method?
Both exegesis and theology is dependent on a theologian’s overall epistemology. Thus, epistemology is the foundation of theological method.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jul 15, 20203 min read


What Role Did Heretical Christians Play in the Formation of Islam?
Dr. Darren M. Slade explored the possible influence of several heretical Christian sects on Muhammad’s understanding of Jesus.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jul 10, 20201 min read

Lesser Known Christian Apoligist: Claudius Apollinaris of Hierapolis
Claudius Apollinaris, the bishop of Hierapolis, was a late second-century apologist whose writings survive in only one extant fragment.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jul 8, 20204 min read


Patriotic Music, Religion, and Violence Post-9/11
This article explores how country music created a political ideology of “imagined” national identity after September 11, 2001.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jul 6, 20208 min read


Getting Out Ahead of COVID-19: Mapping Neighborhood Vulnerability and At-Risk Populations
How to get out ahead of COVID-19 for church and church leaders.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jul 1, 20202 min read

The Protective Role of Religion for Black American Adolescent Boys Who Experience Police Abuse
A new study shows that being religious may shield black American adolescent boys from the harmful effects of police brutality.
Allison Guy
Jun 29, 20202 min read


A Time for Outreach (Part 2)
How to do outreach during and after the Coronavirus pandemic. (Part 2)
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jun 24, 20202 min read


Karl Barth’s True Bibliology: "Being is in Becoming"
When Karl Barth says Scripture “becomes” the word of God, he is in fact claiming that the Word of God is identical with God's very "being."
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jun 22, 20203 min read


2020 International eConference on Religion and the Holocaust
GCRR is hosting the 2020 International eConference on Religion and the Holocaust.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jun 19, 20202 min read


After the In-Reach, Time for Outreach?
How to do outreach during and after the Coronavirus pandemic.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jun 17, 20202 min read


What is the Socio-Historical Method in the Study of Religion?
This article seeks to answer what the socio-historical method is when applied to the study of religion.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jun 15, 20202 min read


Understanding Socio-Rhetorical Criticism
Socio-rhetorical criticism is the study of ancient social history with a particular emphasis on use of Greco-Roman rhetoric.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
Jun 1, 20207 min read


Marcianus Aristides of Athens: The Earliest Extant Christian Apologist
Christian philosopher Aristides made apologetic books for Emperor Hadrian to stop the arbitrary persecution of Christians.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
May 29, 20206 min read


Is There a Conflict Between Religion and Science?
According to Dr. David Kyle Johnson, yes there is a conflict between religion and science. And it boils down to methodologies in reasoning.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
May 25, 20206 min read

The Influence of Pandemics on Religion
Dr. Slade discusses the influence of pandemics on the history of religion where disease has actually shaped the trajectory of belief systems
Dr. Darren M. Slade
May 22, 20201 min read


Essays Introducing a Jewish Perspective on the Gospel of John
Dr. Charles David Isbell (Louisiana State University) highlights the impact that the Gospel of John has had on Jews and Christians.
Dr. Darren M. Slade
May 8, 20201 min read
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