Homebrewed Christianity

Jacob Erickson: Emerging Trends in Theology & Ethics

Jul 21, 2025
Jacob Erickson, Assistant Professor of Theological Ethics at Trinity College Dublin, discusses transformative trends in theological education. He highlights the launch of a new Master's program that blends theology with social justice, encouraging interdisciplinary exploration. Erickson reveals how collaboration with scientists is reshaping understandings of ecology and spirituality. He critiques traditional approaches to desire and ethics, advocating for a more holistic view of knowledge that embraces both wisdom and embodied practices. His work calls for deeper connections between faith, community, and the environment.
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
INSIGHT

Interdisciplinary Theology for Justice

  • Theology education at Trinity College Dublin is shifting towards interdisciplinary collaboration with a focus on social justice.
  • This approach integrates theology with social sciences, climate studies, and ethics for practical societal transformation.
INSIGHT

Theology's Expanded Role

  • Theology's task has evolved from strictly confessional to interpreting culture and engaging with broad existential and social questions.
  • This shift includes recognizing religion as a historical phenomenon and embracing diverse student backgrounds.
INSIGHT

Theologians Embrace Destabilization

  • Theologians face destabilization, prompted by diverse students and blurred disciplinary boundaries.
  • There is critical awareness of colonial legacies in disciplines, urging theology to maintain openness without mimicking colonial power structures.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app