In recognition of Earth Day on Saturday, April 22, the Church & Culture Team felt this blog, first published last year, was worth another read. Enjoy!
theology
MDiv Enrollment on the Decline, MA Degrees on the Rise at Theological Schools: Report
The total number of master of divinity students at theological schools in the United States and Canada continued to decline in 2022 even as the number of students enrolled in master of arts programs continued to increase, according to a new report from the Association of Theological Schools.
What 'The State of Theology' Tells Us
Many Christian leaders are voicing concerns about the results of Ligonier Ministries and LifeWay Research's State of Theology survey.
Most Americans Believe Worshiping Alone or with Family Is a "Valid Replacement" for Attending Church: Study
According to Lifeway Research's latest biennial State of Theology study, more Americans believe that worshiping outside of church is as acceptable as attending church services.
God (Still) Loves His World
Understanding God’s posture to His created world was a central part of the thought and work of a 20th-century theologian whom every Christian should know. Herman Bavinck, who died a century ago, was a Dutch Reformed theologian and statesman who served alongside the more famous Abraham Kuyper. Theologian and Colson Center board member Jennifer Marshall Patterson recently wrote about Bavinck’s work in a WORLD Opinions column. As she explained, God’s love for His creation and His plans in Christ to restore it, rather than replace it, was central to Bavinck’s theology. It also makes a world of difference within a Christian worldview.
Pew: Majority of Catholics, Mainline Protestants Say That Belief in God Is Not Necessary for Heaven
A new Pew Research study recently found that most Catholics and mainline Protestant Christians believe that people who don’t believe in God can still go to Heaven.
Only 38 Percent of Evangelicals Affirm God’s Sovereignty in Salvation: Survey
According to a new survey, only 38 percent of American Evangelicals believe that God chose who he would save before he created the world.
'Wakeup Call for the Church': Half of Americans Say Good Deeds Get You to Heaven, Poll Shows
According to a new survey, nearly half of Americans believe good deeds can get you into Heaven.
