Marty Folsom's T. F. Torrance Reading Group meets via Zoom every Thursday, at 1 pm Pacific. All times below are US Pacific time (convert to your time using this World Clock). Topics are announced at Facebook. Access the meeting by joining the Facebook group. Or log in with a member account here, and a Zoom link will appear in the left sidebar. Interviews are conducted by Marty unless noted otherwise. The Reading Group is supported by the T. F. T. Fellowship although not an official Fellowship event.
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Archived meetings
- Fall 2020 (T&T Clark Handbook of Thomas F. Torrance)
- Spring 2021
- Summer 2021
- Fall 2021
- Spring and Summer 2022
- Fall 2022
Spring 2023
- January 5, 2023
- T. F. Torrance, The Christian Doctrine of God (#1996-595), ch. 2 – The Christian Perspective; #1996-595c
- Travis Stevick discusses this chapter with Marty Folsom. Video.
- January 12, 2023
- Introduction to Theology and Science at the Frontiers of Knowledge Series - Volume 1 - Reality and Scientific Theology by T. F. Torrance. Video.
- The first 50 pages are available on Google books. Discussion with Marty Folsom.
- Introduction to Theology and Science at the Frontiers of Knowledge Series - Volume 1 - Reality and Scientific Theology by T. F. Torrance. Video.
- January 19, 2023
- January 26, 2023 - Participatio Discussion - Anthropology
- Gary W. Deddo, "Resisting Reductionism: Why We Need a Truly Theological Anthropology to counter the Dehumanization of God’s Humanity," 95-128; #2021-GWD-1. Video.
- February 2, 2023
- T. F. Torrance, The Christian Doctrine of God (#1996-595), ch. 3 – The Biblical Frame; #1996-595d
- Bryden Black discusses this chapter with Marty Folsom. Video
- February 9, 2023
- Introduction to Theology and Science at the Frontiers of Knowledge Series - Volume 2 - Circles of God: Theology and Science from the Greeks to Copernicus by H. P Nebelsick. Video. Discussion with Marty Folsom.
- February 16, 2023
- OFFICE HOURS with Marty Folsom. T. F. Torrance and Worship. Video.
- February 23, 2023
- Participatio Discussion - Anthropology
- Daniel J. Cameron, "Incarnation and Recreation: The Fallen Nature of Christ and the Re-creation of Humanity," 51-68; #2021-DJC-1. Video.
- Participatio Discussion - Anthropology
- March 2, 2023
- T. F. Torrance, The Christian Doctrine of God (#1996-595), ch. 4 – The Trinitarian Mind; #1996-595e
- Geordie Zeigler discusses this chapter with Marty Folsom. Video.
- March 9, 2023
- Introduction to Theology and Science at the Frontiers of Knowledge Series - Volume 3 - Science and Theology in Einstein's Perspective by Iain Paul. Discussion with Marty Folsom. Video.
- March 16 - Marty will be at the LA Theology Conference.
- https://zondervanacademic.com/latc
- Theme: “Confessing the Church”
- March 23, 2023
- "Introduction" by T. F. Torrance in Karl Barth's Theology and Church (1962), pp. 7-54. Discussion with Marty Folsom. Video.
- March 30, 2023
- OFFICE HOURS with Marty Folsom. History of Marty Folsom and the Torrance Tradition. Video.
- April 6, 2023
- T. F. Torrance, The Christian Doctrine of God (#1996-595), ch. 5 – One Being, Three Persons; #1996-595f
- Gary Deddo discusses this chapter with Marty Folsom. Video.
- April 13, 2023
- Introduction to Theology and Science at the Frontiers of Knowledge Series - Volume 4 - Tradition and Authority in Science and Theology, by Alexander Thompson. Video. Discussion with Marty Folsom.
- April 20, 2023
- T. F. Torrance and Ethics discussion with Marty Folsom
- Todd H. Speidell, "The Soteriological Suspension of the Ethical in the Theology of T. F. Torrance," Participatio 5, "The Vicarious Humanity of Christ and Ethics" (2015): 56-90. https://tftorrance.org/.../participatio-2015-v5-4..
- Christopher Holmes,
“RENEWAL THROUGH UNION”: THOMAS F. TORRANCE ON THE NEW BASIS OF ETHICS https://tftorrance.org/.../participatio-2015-v5-3-Holmes...
- Discussion with Marty Folsom. Video.
- T. F. Torrance and Ethics discussion with Marty Folsom
- April 27, 2023
- Tom Noble, " Thomas F. Torrance and the Evangelical Tradition," in Thomas F. Torrance and Evangelical Theology, A Critical Analysis (Bellingham, Washington: Lexham, 2023), 8-38. Discussion with Marty Folsom, Video.
- May 4, 2023
- Introduction to Theology and Science at the Frontiers of Knowledge Series - Volume 5 - Einstein and Christ: A New Approach to the Defense of the Christian Religion by G. G. Mitchell, discussion with Marty Folsom. Video.
- May 11, 2023
- T. F. Torrance, The Christian Doctrine of God (#1996-595), ch. 6 – Three Persons, One Being; #1996-595g
- Myk Habets discusses this chapter with Marty Folsom. Video.
- May 18, 2023
- OFFICE HOURS with Marty Folsom.
- May 25, 2023
- Geordie Zeigler "Thinking and Acting in Christ: Torrance on Spiritual Formation," in Thomas F. Torrance and Evangelical Theology, A Critical Analysis (Bellingham, Washington: Lexham, 2023), 239-60. Discussion with Marty Folsom, Video.
Summer 2023
- June 1, 2023
- T. F. Torrance, The Christian Doctrine of God (#1996-595), ch. 7 – Trinity in Unity and Unity in Trinity; #1996-595h
- Paul Molnar discusses this chapter with Marty Folsom. Video.
- June 8, 2023
- Introduction to Theology and Science at the Frontiers of Knowledge Series -Volume 6 - Transcendence and Providence: Reflections of a Physicist and Priest by W. G. Pollard. Video. Discussion by Marty Folsom.
- June 15, 2023
- Myk Habets "Revelation, Rationalism, and an Evangelical Impasse," in Thomas F. Torrance and Evangelical Theology, A Critical Analysis (Bellingham, Washington: Lexham, 2023), 84-110. Discussion with Marty Folsom, Video.
- June 22, 2023
- Jenny Richards, "Seeking Love, Justice and Freedom for All," in Thomas F. Torrance and Evangelical Theology, A Critical Analysis (Bellingham, Washington: Lexham, 2023), 261-81. Discussion with Marty Folsom, Video.
- June 29, 2023
- Marty Folsom, "Barth Torrance and Evangelicals: Critiquing and Reinvigorating the Idea of a "Personal Relationship with Jesus," in Thomas F. Torrance and Evangelical Theology, A Critical Analysis (Bellingham, Washington: Lexham, 2023), pp. 156-78. Discussion with Geordie Zeigler. Video.
- July 6, 2023
- T. F. Torrance, The Christian Doctrine of God (#1996-595), ch. 8 – The Sovereign Creator; #1996-595i
- Kerry Magruder discusses this chapter with Marty Folsom. Video.
- July 13, 2023
- Introduction to Theology and Science at the Frontiers of Knowledge Series - Volume 7 - Science and the Gospel, by Victor Fiddes (Edinburgh: Scottish Academic Press, 1987). Discussion with Marty Folsom. Video.
- July 20, 2023
- E. Jerome Van Kuiken, "Wrestling with an Angel: T. F. Torrance’s Reception of Edward Irving Reappraised," Participatio Volume 10: "The Holy Spirit and Christian Experience" (2022) 57-81. Discussion with Marty Folsom, Video.
- July 27 , 2023
- HIDDEN TREASURE - Torrance, Thomas F. "The Spiritual Relevance of Angels." Alive to God (2000): 122-39. Discussion with Marty Folsom. Video.
- August 3, 2023
- Second session on Science and the Gospel, by Victor Fiddes (Edinburgh: Scottish Academic Press, 1987). Discussion of chapter 5-12 with Marty Folsom. Video.
- August 10, 2023
- Introduction to Theology and Science at the Frontiers of Knowledge Series - Volume 8 - Carver Yu, Being and Relation: A Theological Critique of Western Dualism and Individualism. (Edinburgh: Scottish Academic Press, 1987). Discussion with Marty Folsom. Video.
- August 17, 2023
- R. Lucas Stamps on Thomas F. Torrance and Evangelical Theology, A Critical Analysis (Bellingham, Washington: Lexham, 2023), discussion with Marty Folsom. Video.
- August 24, 2023
- August 31, 2023
- Jeff McSwain, Movements of Grace: The Dynamic Christo-realism of Barth, Bonhoeffer, and the Torrances (Eugene, OR: Wipf & Stock, 2010). Discussion between the three voices, especially Bonhoeffer. Video.
Fall 2023
- September 7, 2023
- T. F. Torrance, Ground and Grammar of Theology (#1980-369), ch. 1 – Man, the Priest of Creation; #1980-369b
- Myk Habets discusses this chapter with Marty Folsom. Video.
- September 14, 2023
- Introduction to Theology and Science at the Frontiers of Knowledge Series -Volume 9 - John Puddefoot, Logic and Affirmation: Perspectives in Mathematics and Theology (Edinburgh: Scottish Academic Press, 1987). Discussion with Marty Folsom. Video.
- September 21, 2023
- Marty Folsom, "T. F. TORRANCE AND T. A. SMAIL: Interpreting the Spirit for Guidance and Correction in the Church ," Participatio Volume 10: "The Holy Spirit and Christian Experience" (2022) 83-130. Video.
- September 28, 2023
- Marty In Japan
- October 5, 2023
- T. F. Torrance, Ground and Grammar of Theology (#1980-369), ch. 2 – Emerging from the Cultural Split; #1980-369c
- Tom Noble discusses this chapter with Ted Johnston. Video.
- October 12, 2023
- Marty in Japan
- October 19, 2023
- Introduction to Theology and Science at the Frontiers of Knowledge Series - Volume 10 - W. P. Carvin, Creation and Scientific Explanation (Edinburgh: Scottish Academic Press, 1988). Discussion with Marty Folsom. Video.
- October 26, 2023
- Andrew McGowen, "Torrance and the Doctrine of Scripture," Thomas F. Torrance and Evangelical Theology, A Critical Analysis (Bellingham, Washington: Lexham, 2023), 64-83. Discussion with Marty Folsom. Video.
- November 2, 2023
- T. F. Torrance, Ground and Grammar of Theology (#1980-369), ch. 3 – Creation and Science; #1980-369d
- Steve Solari discusses this chapter with Marty Folsom.
- November 9, 2023
- Introduction to Theology and Science at the Frontiers of Knowledge Series - Volume 11 - E. J. Ambrose, The Mirror of Creation (Edinburgh: Scottish Academic Press, 1987). Discussion with Marty Folsom. Video.
- November 16 , 2023
- American Academy of Religion meeting - Torrance session on Saturday.
- November 23, 2023 - THANKSGIVING - NO SESSION
- November 30, 2023
- T. F. Torrance, "Universalism or Election?" (SJT, 1949), 310-18. Conversation with Al Kimel. Video.
- December 7, 2023
- T. F. Torrance, Ground and Grammar of Theology (#1980-369), ch. 4 – The Transformation of Natural Theology; #1980-369e
- Kerry Magruder discusses this chapter with Marty Folsom.
- December 14, 2023
- Introduction to Theology and Science at the Frontiers of Knowledge Series - Volume 12 - Russell Stannard, Grounds for Reasonable Belief (Edinburgh: Scottish Academic Press, 1989). Discussion with Marty Folsom. Video.
- December 21, 2023
- Stavan Narendra John, "Torrance and Global Evangelicalism," in Thomas F. Torrance and Evangelical Theology, A Critical Analysis (Bellingham, Washington: Lexham, 2023), 308-25. Discussion with Marty Folsom, Video.
- December 28, 2023
Spring 2024
- January 4, 2023
- T. F. Torrance, Ground and Grammar of Theology (#1980-369), ch. 5 – Theological Science; #1980-369f
- Travis Stevick discusses this chapter with Marty Folsom.
- February 1, 2023
- T. F. Torrance, Ground and Grammar of Theology (#1980-369), ch. 6 – The Basic Grammar of Theology; #1980-369g
- Paul Molnar discusses this chapter with Marty Folsom.
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