Talbot School of Theology /blogs/talbot-magazine/articles/category/fall-2019-issue Kevin Van Lant Current statistics by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) suggest that nearly 1 in 5 U.S. adults live with some form of mental illness (NIMH, 2019). This means that nearly 46.6 million Americans over the age of 18 struggle with some... Mon, 02 Dec 2019 14:23:00 -0800 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2019/what-every-pastor-needs-to-know-about-mental-health-and-the-church /blogs/talbot-magazine/2019/what-every-pastor-needs-to-know-about-mental-health-and-the-church Sunny Song The mental health crisis in the U.S. impacts all of us, including the church, so how can ministry workers be prepared to meet people mental health needs? Talbot School of Theology is launching a marriage and family therapy program in the fall of... Mon, 02 Dec 2019 14:23:00 -0800 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2019/mental-health-in-the-church /blogs/talbot-magazine/2019/mental-health-in-the-church Clinton E. Arnold The rise in mental health issues in recent years has become a well-documented point of concern, especially among students on our nation university campuses. I would like to think that Christians have been immune from this problem, but that has... Mon, 02 Dec 2019 14:22:51 -0800 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2019/from-the-dean-fall-2019 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2019/from-the-dean-fall-2019 The Good Book Blog There has been a recent revitalization of systematic theology among evangelicals. Whereas evangelicals had not been known for their academic theology, focusing instead on biblical studies and more practical areas, over the past couple of decades... Mon, 02 Dec 2019 14:22:00 -0800 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2019/the-quiet-revolution-at-biola1 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2019/the-quiet-revolution-at-biola1 Fred Sanders Talbot School of Theology will host the eighth annual Los Angeles Theology Conference (LATC) in January 2020. LATC is an academic conference that focuses on one major Christian doctrine each year, features five major speakers who address the topic... Mon, 02 Dec 2019 14:22:00 -0800 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2019/talbot-hosts-8th-annual-los-angeles-theology-conference-in-2020 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2019/talbot-hosts-8th-annual-los-angeles-theology-conference-in-2020 Joel Elies In the spring of 2021, Talbot will be launching a new Doctor of Ministry track in African American Leadership. This innovative doctoral program will address the unique opportunities and challenges African American church leaders face in our... Mon, 02 Dec 2019 14:22:00 -0800 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2019/talbot-launches-new-doctor-of-ministry-track-in-african-american-leadership /blogs/talbot-magazine/2019/talbot-launches-new-doctor-of-ministry-track-in-african-american-leadership Steve Porter What is the impact of a theological education on the spiritual and character development of theology students? While there is often anecdotal evidence of the positive impact of seminary, it is difficult to empirically assess that spiritual and... Mon, 02 Dec 2019 14:22:00 -0800 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2019/biola-university-receives-research-grant /blogs/talbot-magazine/2019/biola-university-receives-research-grant Jeanette Pifer <em>Darian Lockett, associate professor of New Testament, has beenteaching undergraduates in Talbot Biblical and Theological Studies Department since 2007. Darian desire is to display godly wisdom in teaching, writing and service, and to serve...</em> Mon, 02 Dec 2019 14:22:00 -0800 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2019/faculty-profile-darian-lockett /blogs/talbot-magazine/2019/faculty-profile-darian-lockett Darian Lockett The Catholic Epistles give us a unique window into early Christian theology and practice. These letters highlight the centrality of love for not only fellow believers (1 Peter and 1 John), but the neighbor in general (James). They explore the... Mon, 02 Dec 2019 14:22:00 -0800 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2019/book-excerpt-an-introduction-to-reading-the-catholic-epistles /blogs/talbot-magazine/2019/book-excerpt-an-introduction-to-reading-the-catholic-epistles Erik Thoennes, Uche Anizor, Octavio Esqueda, Markus Zehnder <strong>Marriage: Its Foundation, Theology and Mission in a Changing World</strong> <strong>Erik Thoennes<em> </em> </strong> <em>Professor of TheologyEditor &amp; Contributor</em> <em> </em>Moody Publishers, November 2018 Never has the sacred covenant of marriage been more maligned than it is today.... Mon, 02 Dec 2019 14:21:00 -0800 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2019/shelf-life-fall-2019 /blogs/talbot-magazine/2019/shelf-life-fall-2019