Mats Wahlberg
Docent and associate professor of systematic theology, research fellow in systematic theology and ecclesiology, and former Aquinas Chair; scholar of Thomistic theology, natural theology, and the problem of evil with publications on revelation and theology-science dialogue.
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Dec 19, 2025 • 43min
Rebutting Necessitarian Universalism: Three Thomistic Arguments – Prof. Mats Wahlberg
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Mats Wahlberg, a systematic theology expert and former Aquinas Chair, challenges the idea of necessitarian universalism, arguing it clashes with key Christian beliefs. He presents three compelling Thomistic arguments for the possibility of eternal damnation, emphasizing God's respect for human nature and the significance of true free will. Wahlberg clarifies misconceptions about hell, framing it as self-exclusion from divine love rather than arbitrary punishment, and delves into the interplay between goodness, freedom, and the nature of divine causality.
Nov 16, 2023 • 44min
Aquinas on Faith and Reason w/ Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. & Prof. Mats Wahlberg
Fr. Gregory Pine, O.P. and Prof. Mats Wahlberg discuss Aquinas' perspective on faith as rational knowledge, addressing objections to faith claims, justifying divine revelation, and standards for accepting claims to divine revelation. They explore the concept of noetic access and the importance of cautious openness to God's revelation. They also discuss the relationship between faith, habituation, the gifts of the Holy Spirit, and the acceptance of testimony.
Oct 11, 2023 • 49min
How Is Revealed Knowledge Justified | Professor Mats Wahlberg
Prof. Mats Wahlberg discusses Aquinas' view on the justification of beliefs based on God's testimony. Topics include the role of faith and knowledge in Christian theology, different interpretations of Aquinas' view, and the justification of Christian beliefs through trustworthy testimony.
