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A Theology of Creation Care

A Theology of Creation Care
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!

MDiv Enrollment on the Decline, MA Degrees on the Rise at Theological Schools: Report

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.

Most Americans Believe Worshiping Alone or with Family Is a "Valid Replacement" for Attending Church: Study

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.

By What Evidence Do We Judge God?

By What Evidence Do We Judge God?

When people act in benevolent ways, we feel better about human nature. When people act in hurtful ways, we feel worse about human nature.

God (Still) Loves His World

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

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.

Why Divine Pronouns Matter

Why Divine Pronouns Matter

Our experience tells us that language matters, especially descriptive language that someone uses to define oneself.

Only 38 Percent of Evangelicals Affirm God’s Sovereignty in Salvation: Survey

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. 

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