David Haines
Assistant professor of philosophy and theology at Bethlehem College and Seminary; respondent in the lecture and author of works on natural theology and natural law published by Davenant Press.
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Dec 25, 2023 • 57min
Natural Theology with David Haines
David Haines, Assistant Professor of Theology and Philosophy at Bethlehem College and Seminary, discusses natural theology. They explore its relation to other theological disciplines, its use for apologetics, objections against it, and the biblical foundation for natural theology. Recommended resources for further learning are provided.
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Oct 13, 2023 • 1h 27min
Aquinas 201: Reading the Summa at the Next Level
Ryan Hurd, a systematic theologian steeped in Aquinas and medieval scholasticism, offers advanced tips for reading the Summa. David Haines, a philosopher-theologian focused on natural theology and law, responds. They explore the quaestio form, the role of authorities vs demonstrative reasons, how Scripture can anchor inquiry, comparisons with Bonaventure, and how to move beyond basics in reading Aquinas.
Oct 1, 2022 • 45min
Christian Platonism in the History of Philosophy -2022 National Convivium
Dr. David Haines, philosopher and theologian with a Ph.D. from Université Laval, explores the rise and varieties of Christian Platonism and debates whether Plato undergirds Christian theology. He contrasts Lloyd Gerson's Ur-Platonism with doctrinal and analytic approaches. He critiques overbroad labels, recommends philosophia perennis as a better framework, and urges learning from Aquinas without uncritical adoption.
