Sightings Articles
A Forgotten Story about Christian Anti-Racism
In "A Theology of Brotherhood," Curtis Evans traces progressive Christians’ work in the early twentieth century....
March 21, 2024
Encountering Marion: Notes from a Conversation with David Tracy
Next week's conference in honor of Jean-Luc Marion prompts reflection on the French scholar's career....
October 27, 2022
The Achievement of David Tracy
David Tracy's most recent work formulates a future for theology...
November 21, 2019
The Expanded Spelling of "koinonia"
Though as an Indian I take a certain pride in the accomplishments of Indian American children, I generally do not follow closely the spelling bee contests where they emerge as winners in most years. Still, I could not help but take notice when fourte...
June 28, 2018
Douglas John Hall, Celebrating Ninety Years
The year 1928 was a good one for theologians. In addition to the esteemed Professor Marty, the Canadian theologian Douglas John Hall celebrated his ninetieth birthday on March 23. Hall was born in Ingersoll, Ontario; attended high school and business...
April 26, 2018
Carrying On or The Little Man Who Wasn't There
Sightings looks for meaning in the abyss of chaos that currently challenges American, and global, culture. The experience of life in its shadows led me to remember “Antigonish,” an old poem (1899) by Hughes Mearns. Some readers may welcome an audio b...
January 23, 2017
Thinking Religion and Democracy in Dark Times -- Corey D. B. Walker
For many scholars and commentators, religion represents a unique challenge to democratic politics...