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· 58 min· Season 1, episode 29

The Pastor and the Academy

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About this episode

Too often, a rift obtains between the work of the church and theological study. Pastors and seminary students often feel the need to choose between one or the other. Derek Thomas, both pastor and professor, joins us to talk about the relationship between the pastor and the academy.

Panel
  • Derek Thomas
  • James Dolezal
  • Jeff Waddington
  • Nick Batzig
  • Camden Bucey

Bibliography

Bahnsen, Greg L. Van Til’s Apologetic: Readings and Analysis. P & R Publishing, 1998.

Barker, Kenneth L., and John R. Kohlenberger. The Expositor’s Bible Commentary. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 2004.

Carson, D. A. Christ and Culture Revisited. Grand Rapids, Mich.: William B. Eerdmans Pub. Co., 2008.

Duncan, Ligon. Fear Not! Christian Focus, 2008.

Longman, Tremper., and David E. Garland. The Expositor’s Bible Commentary. Grand Rapids, Mich.: Zondervan, 2006.

Muller, Richard A. Christ and the Decree : Christology and Predestination in Reformed Theology from Calvin to Perkins. Durham, N.C.: Labyrinth Press, 1986.

—. Christ and the Decree Christology and Predestination in Reformed Theology from Calvin to Perkins. Baker Academic, 2008.

—. The Unaccommodated Calvin : Studies in the Foundation of a Theological Tradition. Oxford studies in historical theology. New York: Oxford University, 2000.

Murray, Iain Hamish. David Martyn Lloyd-Jones : The First Forty Years, 1899-1939. Edinburgh; Carlisle, Pa.: Banner of Truth Trust, 1982.

Piper, John. Brothers, We are Not Professionals : A Plea to Pastors for Radical Ministry. Nashville, Tenn.: Broadman & Holman, 2002.

Thomas, Derek. What is Providence? Phillipsburg, NJ: P & R Pub., 2008.

Van Til, Cornelius. Christian-Theistic Evidences. Philadelphia: Westminster Theological Seminary, 1961.

—. Common Grace and the Gospel. Presbyterian and Reformed Pub. Co, 1973.

—. The Defense of the Faith. 4th ed. Phillipsburg N.J.: P & R Pub., 2008.

Participants: Camden Bucey, Derek Thomas, James Dolezal, Jeff Waddington, Nick Batzig

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