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(Part 2) Theologizing the Person of Christ in the Third Century: Logos Jesus as Philosophical Truth

Mar 27, 20202 min read

(Part 2) Theologizing the Person of Christ in the Third Century: Logos Jesus as Philosophical Truth

The combination of Christian tradition and philosophy, especially Middle Platonism and Stoicism, developed a Logos Christology.

Did Particle Physics Just Disprove the Physical Resurrection of Jesus Christ?

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Mar 25, 20203 min read

Did Particle Physics Just Disprove the Physical Resurrection of Jesus Christ?

The most influential scientific argument against the physical resurrection of Jesus using particle physics.

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Mar 23, 20201 min read

The Influence of Pandemics on Religion

GCRR is proud to introduce the Head of our "Applied Sociology" division, Dr. Josh Packard.

(Part 1) Theologizing the Person of Christ in the Second Century: Angel Christology & Dual Natures

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Mar 20, 20203 min read

(Part 1) Theologizing the Person of Christ in the Second Century: Angel Christology & Dual Natures

This post explores the first concentrated effort to theologize the person of Christ in the second century.

Become a GCRR Patron and Support Global Scientific Research on Religion! #GCRRPatron

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Mar 18, 20201 min read

Become a GCRR Patron and Support Global Scientific Research on Religion! #GCRRPatron

We have some major research projects coming up, and we want YOU to be a part of it!

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Mar 16, 20201 min read

What is Religion?

In this YouTube video, GCRR President, Dr. Darren Slade, discusses the problems and complexities with using the term "religion."

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Mar 14, 20201 min read

Track the Coronavirus in Real Time

Esri ArcGis, in partnership with Johns Hopkins University, is making real-time tracking of Coronavirus (COVID-19) publically available.

Introducing Springtide Research Institute!

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Mar 13, 20202 min read

Introducing Springtide Research Institute!

GCRR) is now officially partnering with and following the sociological research of Springtide Research Institute.

Introducing the Head of Global Applied Sociology

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Mar 13, 20202 min read

Introducing the Head of Global Applied Sociology

GCRR is proud to introduce the Head of our "Applied Sociology" division, Dr. Josh Packard.

GCRR 2020 Academic Conference: Present & Publish Your Research Paper in Austin, Texas!

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Mar 11, 20202 min read

GCRR 2020 Academic Conference: Present & Publish Your Research Paper in Austin, Texas!

Present & Publish Your Research Paper! GCRR 2020 Academic Conference: Huston-Tillotson University in Austin, Texas, September 25-27, 2020.

Book Review: Crossing Boundaries, Redefining Faith:Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Emerging

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Mar 9, 20201 min read

Book Review: Crossing Boundaries, Redefining Faith:Interdisciplinary Perspectives on the Emerging

The book, Crossing Boundaries, Redefining Faith, seeks to be a touchstone of the best scholarship about the ECM to date.

Call for Submissions: Jewish Perspectives on the New Testament Gospel of John

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Mar 6, 20201 min read

Call for Submissions: Jewish Perspectives on the New Testament Gospel of John

The peer-reviewed academic journal, Socio-Historical Examination of Religion and Ministry (SHERM), is planning to release a supplemental...

The Demographic Destabilization of Institutional Christianity

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Mar 4, 20203 min read

The Demographic Destabilization of Institutional Christianity

If things continue unchanged and unchallenged, then the death of institutional Christianity is precisely what will happen.

How Does Political Identity Influence Religious Affiliation?
A Cultural Cognition Perspective

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Mar 2, 20203 min read

How Does Political Identity Influence Religious Affiliation? A Cultural Cognition Perspective

It is believed that a person's religion influences their politicals. But what if the reality is that politics influences their religion?

Christian Theological Diversity Between 30 and 100 CE

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Feb 28, 20202 min read

Christian Theological Diversity Between 30 and 100 CE

Lingelbach examines the two largest Christian movements at the end of the first century: the Pauline and Ebionite movements.

Why Millennials are Likely NOT Coming Back to Religion

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Feb 26, 20205 min read

Why Millennials are Likely NOT Coming Back to Religion

The reasons why Millennials are likely never to embrace or return to institutional religion ever again in their lifetimes.

Call for Submissions: Violence in Art Book

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Feb 24, 20202 min read

Call for Submissions: Violence in Art Book

GCRR is currently seeking written or visual submissions to be anthologized in a bound publication dedicated to the theme of violence in...

Join the Revolution in Academic Book Publishing!

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Feb 21, 20202 min read

Join the Revolution in Academic Book Publishing!

Current academic publishing practices are exploitative and have a terrible profit. We can no longer tolerate this in academia.

Is Our Problem Today that We Speak Two Different English Languages?

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Feb 19, 20207 min read

Is Our Problem Today that We Speak Two Different English Languages?

We have become so isolated and entrenched in our socio-political environment today that we are hearing and seeing only what we want to.

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Feb 17, 20202 min read

Was Saul of Tarsus Really a Pharisee?

Expert on ancient Near Eastern and biblical languages, Rabbi Dr. Charles David Isbell, challenges the belief that Paul was a Pharisee.