Celebrating 100 Years: The Latest Issue of Encounter
The newest issue of Encounter: A Journal of Theological Scholarship is now available—and it is a special one. The third issue in a series of four that honors Christian Theological Seminary’s 100th anniversary, this edition brings together scholarship, reflection, and celebration of CTS’ enduring legacy.
This issue highlights three exceptional essays by CTS faculty members Suzanne Coyle, Lane Davis, and Helene Russell, each contributing meaningful insight to contemporary theological scholarship. It also includes two treasures from our Centennial Celebration: the 100th anniversary sermon delivered by Sharon Watkins and a Litany of Gratitude offered during last November’s centennial chapel service.
Since 1940, Christian Theological Seminary has published Encounter: A Journal of Theological Scholarship without interruption, making it one of the longest-running journals produced by a freestanding seminary in the United States. Published three times a year, Encounter features scholarly articles, sermons, and reviews of recent works in theological studies. The journal is committed to fostering creative conversation on vital issues—bringing together Christians from many traditions, theologians and scholars across disciplines, as well as people of other faiths.
Encounter began in 1940 as Shane Quarterly, published by the Butler University School of Religion. In 1956, it was renamed Encounter. Today, it remains one of the few journals still published by a progressive, mainline seminary. Produced and edited by CTS faculty and staff, the journal is led by Dr. Scott Seay, Senior Editor; Dr. Amy Lindeman Allen, Book Review Editor; and David A. Stout, Managing Editor.
The Journal continues to serve as a vital platform for theological dialogue, and this edition both honors our past and looks toward the future of faithful scholarship.
You can access the full issue on the CTS library website, here, and it has also been sent to ATLA for inclusion in their databases. We encourage you to share this resource widely—on social media, with colleagues, and within your communities.
We are deeply grateful to all who contributed to making this issue a fitting tribute to CTS’ century of forming leaders for service and scholarship.
