Preachers' favoritism for the epistles—with brief forays into the gospels or Wisdom literature—is well known. It's unfortunate that such a disproportionate amount of pulpit time is given to some ...

The sermon is meant to be drenched with the theology of Scripture, which is why biblical theology is so vital, especially when we understand what biblical theology is. Put simply, and this is the ...

What kind of preaching do we need to mark the milestones of our faith—Baptism, Confirmation, marriage and funerals? In its third season, “Preach” steps beyond its usual Sunday lectionary focus to ...

Courage to Preach is no longer accepting new applications. The program has transitioned to a new summer intensive called Encountering the Word of God. Learn more here. A six-credit post-master's ...

The School of Theology and Ministry has launched a new program designed to equip lay and ordained ministers who work with young adults with the tools to connect their work with the contemporary issues ...

We talk, we read, we write, we listen. We surround ourselves with print on paper and walls and screens. We surround ourselves with sounds-making-words that convey meaning and images. Except for the ...

We called it the spring semester, but it felt like the dead of winter to me. The never-ending Chicago cold months slapped me in the face. I juggled my new schedule along my books, when I walked into ...