Getting Started

Welcome to Theological Musings!

One of the perks (or responsibilities) of being Theologian In Residence at St. Mary's is that I'm expected to "think theologically" and share those thoughts for the interested.  A blog is an easy way to do this.

What does "think theologically" mean?  Theology is classically understood as a study of God.  The theologian seeks to understand the nature and character of God and then to apply that understanding to the life of faith.  In a very real sense, all Christians are theologians, but clergy have been especially trained in seminary and advanced education settings to think theologically.  This doesn't imply we're better at it than lay people.  And the truth is, there are many lay theologians who have written in the past and many who continue to do so today who are quite good theologians.  I do think most lay people "expect" us to be theologians, that is, have the "answers" or at least know the right questions to ask.  So here I am taking a crack at both those things.

I see my musings as something you will consider, have some fun with, laugh at, be moved by, reject, embrace, ignore or otherwise use as you see fit.  I don't consider myself a theological expert, but I have been around a long time and have been grappling with issues of faith as long as I can remember.  So please come back and take a look and let's talk.

Peace, Jerry