Tag Archives: Christian theology

Theologians and Religion Scholars in the Media? September 22 to September 29, 2017

In The New York Times, from Sept. 22 to Sept. 29, 2017.  How many times have academic theologians and religion scholars been mentioned?  Here goes: “The Dress: Honoring Tradition,” 9/27/17: Quotes Rabbi Daniel Nevins, dean of the Rabbinical School at the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York City. “Hugh Hefner, Who Built the Playboy Empire […]

Theologians and Religion Scholars in the Media? September 15 to September 22, 2017

In The New York Times, from Sept. 15 to Sept. 22, 2017.  How many times have academic theologians and religion scholars been mentioned?  Here goes: “Of God and War,” Sept. 22, 2017 (online, 9/24/17 in print): the theologians Sarah Sentinels and Gordon Kaufman “Merkel Stays Mum on Finance Ministry at Schaeuble’s Birthday Bash,” Sept. 18, […]

Christian Ethicists and Economists, Again. The David Brat Effect Continues, for a Little While Longer

David Brat’s interests in economics and Christian values received attention from Michelle Boorstein, a religion reporter for The Washington Post (article titled “David Brat’s Victory Comes with a Rise in the Crossroads of Religion and Economics,” June 14, 2014, Local Section of the Post).  She observes that Brat’s victory over now former House Republican Majority […]