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Theology Reading Group


A few guys from DTS have agreed to meet on two Mondays a month at a local joint to discuss a particular theological topic which we will be reading about during the weeks.

The "organizer", Aaron, has also set up a blog called The Theology Reading Group. He got the idea from a group theological students over in the UK who are doing a similar thing. He writes concerning the purpose of the group, "We are an informal, inclusive group in Dallas. We read and dialogue inside a variety of traditions: Protestant, Catholic, Orthodox. German, English, American. Liberal, conservative. Ancient, medieval, reformation, modern."

I'm excited to see the desire among all of the prospective groupies to continue developing their theological acumen. I am excited because most of the guys (I don't know if any women are considering participation) are graduates from Seminary. I, speaking for myself, know that going through Seminary is a particularly overwhelming time in one's life and causes many to "burn out" and give in to the discipline of advancing their theological knowledge. This is a good sign of our health and desire to love God more.

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