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Posts Tagged ‘Dutch Reformed Church’
Michael Douma on Van Raalte and Dutch Religious History
In the 1830s and ’40s, Dutch Reformed theology experienced a schism between an increasingly liberalized theology and the growth of a new Pietism movement. One of the dominant figures of this era was Albertus Van Raalte, a medical student turned theologian in the Netherlands who subsequently migrated to the United States and eventually settled in Michigan. Prof. Michael Douma (Georgetown University) discusses the life and historically-informed theology of Van Raalte with reference to a newly discovered manuscript written by this 19th century religious figure. Subscribe to us on various podcast streaming services including iTunes and PlayerFM. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] Jonathan Fox on Religion & State Around the World
What does the relationship between religious groups and the state look like around the world? Prof. Jonathan Fox of Bar Ilan University talks about the findings that have come from his expansive data collection and research exploration into the nature of religion and politics around the world. We discuss how religious organizations are regulated by governments in different parts of the globe and whether or not — and how — religious groups offer the state legitimacy and vice versa. [ READ THE FULL ARTICLE ] |
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