J. Matthew Ashley is Associate Professor of Systematic Theology and the University of Notre Dame.

He received his BS in philosophy and physics from St. Louis University and his PhD in theology from the University of Chicago in 1993. Ashley’s work focuses on the history of christianity, science and theology, political and liberation theology and Christian spirituality. He has published articles in journals including Horizons, Spiritus: A Journal of Christian Spirituality and Theological Studies.

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What’s the world as it really is? Not filtered, not represented, not interpreted. Bedrock reality. Meaning and purpose, if any, depends on it. But can we know if what we...

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Critical Realism in Science & Theology

Episode 02

Season 18

26:48

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Theology is the study of God and religious doctrines. While few people are convinced to become believers by studying theology, many have come to appreciate the issues,...

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Why Study Theology?

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7 videos

51:12

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Does what we discover in science reflect what really exists in the world? Can science access external, independent, ultimate reality? “Realists” say yes;...

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Critical Realism: Ernan McMullin Tribute

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5 videos

40:11

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What is consonance in science and theology that some say we should quest for it? Human harmony among diverse beliefs is laudatory, but artificial harmony between science and...

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What is Consonance in Science and Theology?

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8 videos

1:10:51

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What happens when traditional theological doctrines clash with clear discoveries of science? For example, original sin in the Garden of Eden vs the evidence of evolution. How...

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Challenging Theological Doctrines

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6 videos

56:20

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Are evolution and theology explanatory enemies? Does the truth of evolution expose the falsity of theology? If humans descended from lower animals, must we conclude that God...

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Evolution and Theology (Part I)

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6 videos

58:26

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Divine providence is God’s capacity to bring about the purposes and promises of God with 100 percent certainty—for individuals, for humanity, indeed for the cosmos as...

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What is Divine Providence?

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7 videos

52:21

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Curated Playlists

The relationship between science and theology is fraught with conflict. Are science and religion at war? Does God exist or not, and can science offer any insight? Should...

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