Why Read Theology?

Theology can be a complicated and contentious field - there's a lot of specialized technical language, and in-house debate. But it's also an incredibly enriching field of study, and theology is an important aspect of anyone's faith and thought. This blog exists to introduce you, the reader, to some of the more insightful, influential, and provocative theologians of the wider church and invite you to read them for yourselves as you explore your faith. It also exists to keep me, the writer, attentive to the disciplines of reading, thinking, elaborating, and (hopefully) elucidating.

I'll be provide a meaningful quote from a theologian of the church, and then elaborate on said quote and theologian - answering the question of why you should read said theologian's work. It's a blog of appreciation and invitation, more than it is a nit-picky exploration of doctrine (which certainly may have its place, but not necessarily here). Nothing fancy, but hopefully worthwhile.