Play as a Metaphor for understanding the Dynamic and Creative Aspects of Theology and Existence

About this episode

Chris Green discusses the interplay of play, creativity, and theological concepts.

Chris Green is Professor of Public Theology at Southeastern University (Lakeland, FL), Bishop of the Diocese of St Anthony (CEEC), and Director for St Anthony Institute of Theology, Philosophy, and Liturgics. He is the author and editor of a number of books, including most recently All Things Beautiful: An Aesthetic Christology. ( cewgreen.com ) Discussion topics: Theological Concepts of Creation and Christology Dynamics of Optimization and Context in Natural Selection Metaphors in Music and Existence Creation, Causation, and Beauty Relationship between over-identification and under-identification Causation and Recognition in Conversations Biology and Regeneration Order, Chaos, and Harmonics The integration of chaos and order in the context of existence. Dynamics of Creativity and Order in Relationships Exploring Play, Wisdom, and Creativity Anticipation is a key element that makes play enjoyable The role of play and creativity in understanding theological concepts. The significance of anticipation versus prediction in theological discussions.

People in this episode

Host: Karen Wong

Guest: Chris Green

Topics covered

• Theological Concepts of Creation
• Dynamics of Optimization and Context in Natural Selection
• Metaphors in Music and Existence
• Creation, Causation, and Beauty
• Dynamics of Creativity and Order in Relationships
• Exploring Play, Wisdom, and Creativity
• Anticipation in Theological Discussions

Keywords

• theology
• creativity
• play
• existence
• Christology
• beauty
• anticipation
• natural selection
• metaphors

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Southeastern University, Diocese of St Anthony, St Anthony Institute of Theology, Philosophy, and Liturgics

Books & works: All Things Beautiful: An Aesthetic Christology

Places: Lakeland, FL

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