Theological Thinking at STVU

Dr. Boykin Sanders and Dr. Greg Howard discuss how faith plays a critical role in moments of crisis and racism. In this episode, we will also explore the response of the Black Church years ago, compared to 2020.ABOUT:Dr. Boykin Sanders the Distinguished Professor of New Testament Studies and Greek and Senior Research Scholar in Religion and Culture at STVU. He has served as visiting professor at James Madison University, Lutheran Theological Seminary, Palmer Theological Seminary, and Payne Theological Seminary and has lectured on a broad range of topics focusing on religion, culture, and politics in the United States, the Caribbean, and throughout Africa.  A guiding idea informing his writings and pedagogy is that a responsible reading of the New Testament requires its readers to view it as an expression of left out/oppressed voices seeking restoration and liberation within a colonial context. Though somewhat faint now under the hammer of majority voices and canonical authority, Dr. Sanders claims that these left out/oppressed voices still register their objections and challenges to the values and appropriations of orthodox and imperial voices. His view is that the New Testament is basically the story of enslaved and exiled peoples seeking salvation in a troubled world.

Dr. Jessica Young Brown, Ph.D. is a counseling psychologist who serves as Assistant Professor of Counseling and Practical Theology at the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University. This month's episode is dedicated to Mental Health and the Church. Dr. Brown also shares insights from her new book, techniques to provide mental health support in ministry, and tips to lead through COVID-19. To purchase Dr. Brown's new book, Making SPACE at the Well: Mental Health and the Church, go to: https://www.drjessicabrown.comHosted by: Dr. Gregory Howard – Interim Dean and Associate Professor of Homiletics.This podcast is presented by Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University

In this episode, we reflect on the experience and journey of Dr. Patricia Gould-Champ (Assistant Professor of Practical Theology & Founding Pastor of Faith Community Baptist Church, in Richmond, VA). 

Join Dr. Gina Stewart – Senior Pastor of Christ Missionary Baptist Church (Memphis, TN), and Dr. Gregory Howard – Interim Dean and Associate Professor of Homiletics, as they discuss contextual theology. This podcast is presented by Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University

Join Dr. John W. Kinney – Distinguished Professor of Theology, and Dr. Gregory Howard – Interim Dean and Associate Professor of Homiletics, as they discuss the value of discovering God in new ways. This episode is dedicated to theological wrestling and reflections of historical and present-day realities throughout our global society. This podcast is presented by Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology at Virginia Union University