We’re honored to learn from Dr. Hanna Reichel, an associate professor of Reformed Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary, about their journey of faith, academic research on reformed theology, and their new book: After Method: Queer Grace, Conceptual Design, and the Possibility of Theology.
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Summary of Conversation
In this episode, Dr. Hanna Reichel, an associate professor of Reformed Theology at Princeton Theological Seminary, shares their exploration of theology, faith, identity, and social justice. Their upbringing in Germany, where their parents served as Lutheran ministers, provided them with a global faith perspective, emphasizing the interplay between the universal nature of theology and its diverse cultural expressions. Dr. Reichel’s experiences in both Catholic and Protestant contexts shed light on the challenges posed by doctrinal differences within religious communities.
The conversation extends to the intersection of theology with politics, economics, and social justice, with a particular focus on supporting LGBTQ+ individuals within religious settings. Dr. Reichel also discusses their book, “After Method: Queer Grace, Conceptual Design, and the Possibility of Theology,” and explores the metaphor of design theory in understanding theology’s impact on the world. The episode concludes with insights into the weaponization of the doctrine of sin and queer theological perspectives on solidarity, providing a thought-provoking journey through these complex themes in today’s society.
Topics covered in this episode:
• Academic research and theological interests
• Global Faith Perspective & Diverse Expressions of Faith
• Challenges of Belonging & Navigating Doctrinal Differences
• Church’s Complicity with Dictatorships and Colonialism
• Theological Intersections with Politics, Social Justice, & Economics
• Academic Research on Faith and Social Justice
• Dealing with Dissatisfaction with Certain Churches
• Challenges for LGBTQ+ Believers & Non-Believers in the Church
• How to support LGBTQ+ individuals in your local church
• On Writing “After Method: Queer Grace, Conceptual Design, and the Possibility of Theology”
• The Language of Design Theory for Understanding Theology & Application
• The Weaponization of Sin: Marginalized Identities Discredited and Pathologized
• Queer Theological Perspectives on Sin and Solidarity
• Understanding Queer Grace & Queerness of God
You can watch the full episode on YouTube here.
About Dr. Reichel
Dr. Hanna Reichel is an associate professor of reformed theology at Princeton Theological Seminary. Dr. Reichel is an internationally recognized Barth scholar and their research interests include Christology, theological anthropology, eschatology, theological epistemology, political theology, queer theology, and theologies of the digital. They holds a doctorate in systematic theology from Heidelberg University and an MDiv in theology and a Bachelor in Science degree in economics. Follow them on social channels: @citizentheology
