CALL FOR PAPERS:
We're hosting the Midwest Regional SCP at Asbury Theological Seminary this fall. This year’s theme is an exploration of eschatology from a broad philosophical perspective.
Deadline for abstracts is Aug. 15.
Learn more & submit a proposal here: asburyseminary.edu/events/2025-...

Arrived in Iznik yesterday, where—1700 years ago that day—the first council of Nicaea was convened. Delighted to be here with a wonderful group of Wesleyan scholars.

If you’re in or around Central Kentucky, mark your calendars! Speakers include Scott Williams, David Bradshaw, Jc Beall, Eleonore Stump (via Zoom), & Fred Sanders.
Visit lewishouse.org/katsconference/ for more info

Merry Christmas!

December pie content:
Last day of class: Apple Butter w/ Nutmeg Whipped Cream, Cranberry Curd w/ Gingersnap Crust, & Auntie Beth’s Pecan.
X-Mas: Cherry Macaroon & Chocolate Silk.
Also shown: Hildegard of Bingen’s Cookies of Joy, good for balancing the humors / seasonal melancholy.

Happy Thanksgiving!

This year’s pie content:
Ginger Mixed Berry;
Chocolate Silk;
& Auntie @bethmoorelpm.bsky.social’s Pecan.

Fascinating panel on Magree’s “The Interpretation of Kenosis from Origen to Cyril of Alexandria;” Paul Blowers, Margaret Mitchell, Matthew Crawford, & Sarah Coakley.

San Diego > every other #SBLAAR conference city.

Matt posting to socials ::
Matt texting after reading (redacted)’s theology tweets

Welp, guess we’ll try this. I’m a theology prof at Asbury Seminary, managing editor of Pro Ecclesia, and Chicago food partisan.

Expect mostly theology posts. Occasional dog posts. This is Barnabas; he’s four months old and a very good boy.