Hey Theology Nerds!
This video is the first lecture in our new online class entitled The Many Faces of Christ Today, and I wanted to give you a sneak peek of what you’re missing (if you’re not already registered).
In this session, Dr. Ruben Rosario Rodriguez provides an overview of Reformed Christology, focusing on the theological contributions of two key 20th century Reformed theologians: Karl Barth and Jürgen Moltmann. He begins by introducing the Reformed tradition’s historical roots in 16th century Calvinism and its emphasis on social responsibility. It then examines Barth’s Christocentric theology, which emphasizes God’s transcendence and self-revelation in Christ as the only source of knowledge about God. Barth rejected liberal Protestantism’s subjective approach and insisted on Christ as the center of all theology. He then transitions to Moltmann, whose theology developed in the shadow of the Holocaust. Moltmann rejected the doctrine of divine impassibility, arguing that God suffers with humanity, particularly through Christ on the cross. His Trinitarian theology emphasizes God as a community of equals and has political implications, including the church’s responsibility to critique society and work toward justice. Both theologians maintain that Christ’s suffering reveals God’s solidarity with the oppressed and offers hope for transformation.
Each week, I host a Q&A Livestream where class members get their questions answered by the expert on that particular Christology including Reformed, Liberal, Feminist, Black, and Process Christologies. Here’s the replay if you’d like to watch!
Register and Get Full Access to All the Lectures and Livestreams!
A transformative 5-week online learning community exploring the diverse theological understandings of Jesus Christ across different traditions and perspectives.
Starting in late April 2025, this comprehensive online course invites you to engage with pressing Christological questions through the lens of Reformed, Liberal, Feminist, Black, and Process theologies.
What to Expect
6 EXCLUSIVE LECTURES - Learn from leading theologians representing diverse theological traditions.
5 INTERACTIVE LIVESTREAMS - Submit questions for the Q&A and engage in deeper exploration through discussion.
CAREFULLY CURATED READINGS - Dive into foundational and cutting-edge scholarship that supports your learning.
FIVE LIVE SESSIONS:
Thursdays (April 24th - May 22nd) at 11am PT / 2pm ET
ASYNCHRONOUS CLASS: You can participate fully without being present at any specific time. Replays are available on the Class Resource Page.
COST: A course like this is typically offered for $250 or more. Your contributions are what make our classes possible. We invite you to contribute whatever amount you feel led to give (including $0).
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