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Aug 5, 20201 min read

Call For Papers: Innovation Ethics

Ideatrek is issuing a Call for Papers from those interested in sharing their vision of the future.

Don't Miss Out on the One-Time Virtual Screening of "Can Art Stop a Bullet" (August 6th)

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Aug 3, 20202 min read

Don't Miss Out on the One-Time Virtual Screening of "Can Art Stop a Bullet" (August 6th)

American audiences to score one-time online screening of award winning Australian peace documentary, “Can Art Stop a Bullet” (August 6th).

Atheistatis Podcast Interview with Darren Slade on Properly Investigating Miracle Claims

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Jul 31, 20201 min read

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 29, 20201 min read

Call for Ministry Papers

The academic journal, Socio-Historical Examination of Religion and Ministry (SHERM), has issued a Call for Papers relating to ministry work.

Introducing the Head of Global Medieval Religious Studies: Dr. Keagan Brewer

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Jul 27, 20203 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.

Atheistatis Podcast Interview with Darren Slade on the Global Center for Religious Research

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Jul 24, 20201 min read

Atheistatis Podcast Interview with Darren Slade on the Global Center for Religious Research

Atheistasis Podcast host, Jenna Belk, interviews Dr. Darren Slade, President of GCRR, on the organization's major upcoming projects.

Interview with Activist Brian McLaren on President Trump, Religious Doubt, and Coronavirus

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Jul 22, 20201 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.

Archaeologists Find Cannabis Traces in Ancient Temple

Allison Guy

Jul 20, 20202 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.

Introduction to Logical Fallacies: Parts 1 & 2

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Jul 17, 20201 min read

Introduction to Logical Fallacies: Parts 1 & 2

Atheistasis Podcast host, Jenna Belk, interviews GCRR's Executive Officer, Dr. David Kyle Johnson, on formal and informal fallacies.

What Role Does Epistemology Play in Theological Method?

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Jul 15, 20203 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.

The Structure of Theological Revolutions: How the Fight Over Birth Control Transformed Catholicism

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Jul 13, 20202 min read

The Structure of Theological Revolutions: How the Fight Over Birth Control Transformed Catholicism

Book Review: The Structure of Theological Revolutions: How the Fight Over Birth Control Transformed Catholicism

What Role Did Heretical Christians Play in the Formation of Islam?

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Jul 10, 20201 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.

Lesser Known Christian Apoligist: Claudius Apollinaris of Hierapolis

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Jul 8, 20204 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.

Patriotic Music, Religion, and Violence Post-9/11

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Jul 6, 20208 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.

Introducing the Head of Global Art and Religion: Dr. Amy Schwartzott

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Jul 3, 20201 min read

Introducing the Head of Global Art and Religion: Dr. Amy Schwartzott

GCRR is proud to introduce the Head of our "Art and Religion" division, Dr. Amy Schwartzott.

“Hate Has No Home Here” and the Paradox of Tolerance

David Kyle Johnson

Jul 2, 202013 min read

“Hate Has No Home Here” and the Paradox of Tolerance

Is intolerance of intolerance intolerant? Is hating hate hateful?

Getting Out Ahead of COVID-19: Mapping Neighborhood Vulnerability and At-Risk Populations

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Jul 1, 20202 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.

The Protective Role of Religion for Black American Adolescent Boys Who Experience Police Abuse

Allison Guy

Jun 29, 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.

Introducing the Co-Head of Global Jewish Studies: Dr. Kenneth Hanson

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Jun 26, 20202 min read

Introducing the Co-Head of Global Jewish Studies: Dr. Kenneth Hanson

GCRR is proud to introduce the Co-Head of our "Jewish Studies" division, Dr. Kenneth Hanson.

Dr. Darren M. Slade

Jun 24, 20202 min read

A Time for Outreach (Part 2)

How to do outreach during and after the Coronavirus pandemic. (Part 2)