Common good

Is it possible for public theologians to use the term “Multiculturalism”? This question is pertinent because the term is a secular term that refers to an assemblage of people and/or community. Multiculturalism is used here within a biblical and theological frame to focus on a mo…

Understanding the proper relation between the common good and the individual good is fundamental for understanding authentic human flourishing. This dissertation first details Alasdair MacIntyre’s account of individual human flourishing as a life of the virtues through a lifelon…

In this paper, I explored the impact of relational gathering over transactional action in mobilizing communities for the common through conversations between the First Baptist Church of Madison and the Presbyterian Church of Chatham Township. Our dialogues moved towards more rel…

Islamic schools in the United States have been criticized by some American media outlets for teaching religious intolerance and promoting hatred in the minds of their students. It has been alleged that their programs do not fully embrace the ideals of citizenship, pluralism, and…