An Introduction to Christian Philosophical Theology Video Lectures: Faith Seeking Understanding

An accessible introduction to Christian philosophical theology

Philosophical or analytic theology seeks to employ philosophical tools while studying topics in Christian theology and examining the logical consistency or intelligibility of some of the key doctrines of the Christian faith. In this accessible introduction, An Introduction to Christian Philosophical Theology, A Video Study, Stephen T. Davis and Eric T. Yang first explain the scope, relevance, and value of philosophical theology and then applies its conceptual tools to examine each of the core Christian doctrines:

• Revelation and Scripture
• The Trinity
• The Incarnation
• Redemption and the atonement,
• Resurrection and life after death

The final session briefly addresses some additional theological issues including petitionary prayer, eschatology, and original sin.

Designed for beginning students and non-specialists this guide provides the ideal entry point for not only understanding what philosophical theology is but also for how it can provide valuable insights for how we think about the core doctrines of the Christian faith.

Session Titles and Runtimes:

0 - Introduction (7 min)

1 - Philosophical Theology: What Is It? Why Do We Need It? (19 min)

2 - Revelation and Scripture (20 min)

3 - The Triune God (27 min)

4 - The Incarnation (25 min)

5 - Redemption and Atonement (23 min)

6 - Resurrection and Life after Death (27 min)

7 - Heaven and Hell (21 min)

8 - Additional Theological Issues (14 min)

Stephen T. Davis (PhD, Claremont Graduate University) is Russell K. Pitzer professor of philosophy at Claremont McKenna College. He is the author of many articles and books, including After We Die and Disputed Issues. 

Eric Yang is an assistant professor of philosophy at Santa Clara University. He has published several articles and book chapters in philosophical theology, in particular on the Trinity, Incarnation, atonement, resurrection, and heaven.