Theology @ the Taproom
Every church needs a place where those who are looking for an opportunity to study deeper, harder theology can do so in the context of community. In the tradition of the great reformers of Christian history, theology @ the taproom gathers at 6:30PM on the third Monday of every month at Brown’s Brewing Company’s signature pub conveniently located next door to Terra Nova’s office and education space.
Theology @ The Taproom is a unique place for study within the Capital Region’s faith community. Because of this you will find quite a few people from other churches taking part. This is not only accepted but encouraged as multiple perspectives make the conversation more lively. So, no matter where you worship on Sundays, you are welcome to join in on the study. At last count, at least 10 different churches were represented at TATT.
Here’s how it works:: Each September and January a new study begins using a classic, time tested text of theology. Attendees read roughly 75 pages each month ahead of time and arrive ready for intense discussion over dinner and well crafted micro-brews. THEOLOGY @ the TAPROOM meets in the upper level “Trojan Room” at Brown’s. For information on the next study send a note HERE. Visit Brown’s Brewing on the Web.
Here is a list the books we have studied together in the past or are currently studying.
Fall 2011 through Spring 2012
This fall, we break from our norm of studying books by dead guys to gain a wider understanding of Historical Theology utilizing Greg Allison’s new book Historical Theology: An Introduction to Christian Doctrine. While this study is different than what we normally do, and lasts for a full year . . . you will be able to jump in at any point as long as you have read the assigned reading for that month. To get more information, or to be added to the mailing list, send an email HERE. It all starts September 19th at 6:30PM. Keep an eye on the blog and Terra’s FB page for reg information in late August.
Historical Theology by Dr. Gregg R. Allison
Winter/Spring 2011
The Death of Death in the Death of Christ by John Owen
Listen to the audio from the intro lecture HERE.
Fall 2010
The Weight of Glory by C.S. Lewis
BUY WEIGHT OF GLORY HERE
Winter Spring 2010
Summa of the Summa Edited by Peter Kreeft (Summary of Aquinas’s Summa Theologica).
Listen to the audio from the intro lecture HERE.
Buy Summa of the Summa HERE
Fall 2009
The Gospel in a Pluralist Society by Lesslie Newbigin [1909-1998]
Buy The Gospel in a Pluralist Society HERE
Listen to the audio from the intro lecture HERE.
Spring 2009:
Apostolic Fathers by Various Authors [early church]
Buy The Apostolic Fathers HERE
Fall 2008:
Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton [1874-1936]
Buy Orthodoxy HERE
Winter/Spring 2008:
Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer [1906-1945]
Buy Life Together HERE
Fall 2007:
The Bondage of the Will by Martin Luther [1483-1546]
Buy The Bondage of the Will HERE
Spring 2007:
Augustine’s Confessions by St. Augustine [354-430]
Buy Confessions HERE
Fall 2006:
The Mind of the Maker by Dorothy Sayers [1893-1957]
Buy Mind of the Maker HERE
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