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Halloween Hot Takes by Seminary Discipline

By John Dyer on October 30, 2023

Just a fun post I thought up over the weekend: Theologian: our primary concern is not merely the candy itself, but the methodology by which we prioritize our candies. OTContinue readingHalloween Hot Takes by Seminary Discipline

Trinity Icons and Powerpoint Template

By John Dyer on September 18, 2022February 15, 2023

A few years ago, I started teaching the second class in Dallas Theological Seminary‘s systematic theology sequence—ST5102 Trinitarianism—in which we get to spend an entire semester covering the doctrine ofContinue readingTrinity Icons and Powerpoint Template

Book Release: From the Garden to the City 2.0

By John Dyer on September 13, 2022September 13, 2022

Today is the official release day of From the Garden to the City revised edition! The book has has a new cover, a new subtitle (formerly The Redeeming and CorruptingContinue readingBook Release: From the Garden to the City 2.0

Technology and Faith Books and Resources: 2022

By John Dyer on March 9, 2022April 20, 2022

This is an exciting time for those interesting in reflecting on technology and faith! When I published From the Garden to the City in 2011, there were only a handfulContinue readingTechnology and Faith Books and Resources: 2022

Digital Baptisms: What We Can Learn from Online, Virtual, and Broadcast Practices

By John Dyer on April 18, 2020April 19, 2020

Easter has traditionally been a time for baptism, but this Easter was not like most Easters. Millions of Christians spent Easter at home, and instead of seeing the highest attendanceContinue readingDigital Baptisms: What We Can Learn from Online, Virtual, and Broadcast Practices

Bible Reading Plan Generator

By John Dyer on January 1, 2020March 5, 2020

Happy New Year! I didn’t a chance to post here in 2019, so I’m starting off 2020 with an update to a “Bible Reading Plan Generator” tool I built aContinue readingBible Reading Plan Generator

Certainty vs. Risk – Why We Value Handwritten Notes and “Craft” Beer More than Texts and Budwieser

By John Dyer on June 10, 2016March 5, 2020

*disclaimer: I don’t really like beer. Risk and Certainty In 1968, David Pye, then a professor at Royal College of Art in London, wrote a book called The Nature andContinue readingCertainty vs. Risk – Why We Value Handwritten Notes and “Craft” Beer More than Texts and Budwieser

Seminary Chapels on Technology, Theology, Culture, and Ministry

By John Dyer on May 21, 2013March 5, 2020

A few months ago, I had the distinct privilege of speaking for Dallas Theological Seminary‘s “Issues in Educational Ministry” chapel series. In the first talk, I attempted to layout aContinue readingSeminary Chapels on Technology, Theology, Culture, and Ministry

Q&A with Dr. Mark Hoffman, Professor of Religion and Media

By John Dyer on May 11, 2012March 5, 2020

Religion and Media Blog Tour Earlier this spring, Dr. Mark Hoffman (www.crossmarks.com) of Lutheran Seminary in Gettysburg had me Skype into a class of his in Gettysburg, and I was impressed by theContinue readingQ&A with Dr. Mark Hoffman, Professor of Religion and Media

Christmas Technology & Faith Book Buying Guide

By John Dyer on December 2, 2011March 5, 2020

While pondering the perfect Christmas present for that someone special, you’ve undoubtedly come to the conclusion that there can be no better gift than a book on technology and faith. ButContinue readingChristmas Technology & Faith Book Buying Guide

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