A History of Christian Theology

Episode 188: Theological Education Reimagined: Dennis Greeson and the Alexandrian Institute

Theological Education Reimagined: Dennis Greeson and the Alexandrian Institute What does it look like to recover rigorous, classical theological formation for a global, online age? In this episode, Chad sits down with Dr. Dennis Greeson, Dean of the newly launched Alexandrian Institute, to talk about a distinctive vision for training pastors, scholars, and ministry leaders — one built around deep reading, original research, and one-on-one mentorship rather than the traditional lecture-and-coursework model. Dennis and Chad discuss the Institute's British-style, fully supervised PhD (offered in partnership with Union Theological College, Belfast), what it means to read Scripture theologically and in conversation with the Great Tradition, and why the recovery of creedal, classical Christianity still matters 1,700 years after Nicaea. Along the way they explore Dennis's own work on the doctrine of creation, culture, and the legacy of Abraham Kuyper, drawn in part from his book The Way of Christ in Culture: A Vision for All of Life (co-authored with Benjamin T. Quinn). Dr. Dennis Greeson (PhD, Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary) is Dean of the Alexandrian Institute and a program coordinator and research associate at Union Theological College, Belfast. He is a fellow in public theology at the Land Center for Cultural Engagement and lives with his wife and three children in Nashville, Tennessee. Links: * 🎙️ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AHOCT [https://www.patreon.com/AHOCT] * 🌐 A History of Christian Theology: https://www.ahistoryofchristiantheology.com [https://www.ahistoryofchristiantheology.com/] * 📖 The Way of Christ in Culture by Quinn & Greeson: https://www.amazon.com/Way-Christ-Culture-Vision-Everything/dp/1087775116 [https://www.amazon.com/Way-Christ-Culture-Vision-Everything/dp/1087775116] * 👤 Dr. Dennis Greeson on X: https://x.com/dennis_greeson [https://x.com/dennis_greeson] * 🏛️ The Alexandrian Institute: https://www.alexandrianinstitute.org [https://www.alexandrianinstitute.org/] * 𝕏 Follow the podcast: @theologyxian | 📘 facebook.com/ahistoryofchristiantheology

Episode 187: Interview with Kelly Kapic about his book Christian Life

Welcome back to A History of Christian Theology! In this episode, Chad sits down with Dr. Kelly M. Kapic, Professor of Theological Studies at Covenant College, to discuss his award-winning book Christian Life, published by Zondervan Academic as part of the New Studies in Dogmatics series. What does it actually mean to live as a Christian? Although the phrase "Christian life" is used constantly in churches and classrooms, its theological foundation often goes unexamined. Dr. Kapic argues that the Christian life is, first and foremost, a response to the love of the triune God — flowing from God toward us and drawing us back into communion with him. Central to his account is the incarnate Son, who loved the Father for us, weaving our fragmented prayers and imperfect devotion into his own perfect faithfulness. Chad and Dr. Kapic explore the theological foundations of Christian living, the role of the church and corporate worship in shaping the believer, and what it means to be united to Christ by the Spirit. It's a rich, accessible conversation at the intersection of systematic theology and everyday faith. Dr. Kapic holds a PhD in Systematic and Historical Theology from King's College, University of London, and has authored or edited over fifteen books. Christian Life received the 2025 Award of Distinction from The Gospel Coalition and an Honorable Mention from the Southwestern Journal of Theology. 📖 Buy Christian Life: [Zondervan Academic] 📬 Subscribe to our Patreon 🐦 X/Twitter: @theologyxian 📘 Facebook: facebook.com/ahistoryofchristiantheology

Episode 186: Stephen Chester- "Paul through the Eyes of the Reformers"

On this episode of A History of Christian Theology, Chad sits down with Dr. Stephen Chester to discuss his recently published book, Paul through the Eyes of the Reformers: Living under Grace (Eerdmans). Dr. Chester is the Lord and Lady Coggan Professor of New Testament at Wycliffe College in Toronto and is widely known for his influential work on the interpretation of Scripture—especially regarding Paul and the Reformers. Chad and Dr. Chester enjoy a thoughtful and engaging conversation about the New Perspective on Paul: what it is, what to make of it, and how we should understand the reformer's view of Paul. Many thanks to Dr. Chester for taking the time to join us. We hope you enjoy! Buy "Paul through the Eyes of the Reformers Living under Grace" [https://www.eerdmans.com/9780802878489/paul-through-the-eyes-of-the-reformers/] Subscribe to our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/ahoct] X: @theologyxian [https://twitter.com/theologyxian]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ahistoryofchristiantheology [https://www.facebook.com/ahistoryofchristiantheology]

Episode 185: Jordan Steffaniak- "Classical Theism"

Welcome back to A History of Christian Theology! On this episode, Chad sits down with his friend Jordan Steffaniak to discuss his upcoming book "Classical Theism: A Christian Introduction" with Lexam Academic set to release in February 2026. They discuss the meaning and origins of the phrase "Classical Theism" as well as the intersection between faith and philosophy. Dr. Steffaniak is the president and host of the London Lyceum podcast and a publisher with Hanover Press. He has numerous publications in several journals. We're thankful to Lexham for providing a copy of this book and to Jordan for taking the time to chat. We hope you enjoy! Buy "Classical Theism: A Christian Introduction" [https://bakerbookhouse.com/collections/print-vat-collection-api/products/9781683598688_classical-theism] Subscribe to our Patreon [https://www.patreon.com/ahoct] X: @theologyxian [https://twitter.com/theologyxian]Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ahistoryofchristiantheology [https://www.facebook.com/ahistoryofchristiantheology]

Episode 184: AHOCT Interview with Nadya Williams

In this episode, Charles Kim talks with Nadya Williams about her book Cultural Christians in the Early Church (Zondervan Press).