Update: May 2022 A few years back, we met a new leader in Latin American Christian media, Ana Ávila. After our chance meeting over breakfast in Guatemala, we immediately started thinking of ways to partner with her and support her leadership. Over the next few years, we developed a friendship with Ana, and eventually, a […]
The 2021 Annual Report is here!
We hope you will read through it and celebrate with us. It will become clear that Blueprint 1543 is not defined by one team of people in one organization, but by a porous network of leaders, scholars, and activities mutually resourcing one another towards common goals. For Blueprint 1543, the how? of our work is […]
TheoPsych
This page is a summary of events, opportunities, and resources related to The TheoPsych Project. A Psychological Science Primer for Theologians (book) – This new e-book will give you an accessible and comprehensive overview of the psychological sciences, while highlighting connections to Christian theology and practice along the way. Download the E-book today or order […]
AAR Annual Meeting Mayhem
We are happy to be able to attend the American Academy of Religion’s annual meeting in San Antonio, TX this year, where we have two goals: In Search of Theological Scientists Theologians click this survey. Scientists click this survey. Meaningful and sustained contributions from human scientists to theological inquiry requires asking some key questions. Our […]
Tales of A Science-Engaged Theologian
When we put together a workshop on teaching sciences-integrated theology, we were unprepared for the creativity that Dr. Erin Kidd brought to the table. She made pedagogy sound like an art. As assistant professor of theology and religious studies at St. John’s University in Queens, New York, Erin was asked to teach a science and […]
Join TheoPsych Academy!
In our TheoPsych project, we provided training in the psychological sciences for theologians from around the world in 3 small, private learning cohorts. We brought in psychologists, skilled in interdisciplinary dialogue, to inspire conversations around using the psych sciences as a tool for developing theology. But now, we’re excited to share that the material from […]
Justin Barrett Featured on Biologos’ “Language of God” Podcast
Our president, Justin Barrett, was recently interviewed on Biologos’ Language of God podcast. Listen in to learn about how we at Blueprint 1543 plan to work ourselves out of the job!
How to Thrive with a Stone Age Mind
What does God’s creation of humanity through the process of evolution mean for human flourishing? The emerging field of evolutionary psychology remains controversial, perhaps especially among Christians. Yet according to Justin Barrett and Pamela Ebstyne King it can be a powerful tool for understanding human nature and our distinctively human purpose. Order your copy now from […]
Why Meet? (We Wrote a Book!)
Events are exhilarating! When the right combination of purpose, structure, and people come together, something magical happens. We love being part of those moments. But we have all been a part of events that lacked that magic, leaving us feeling drained and uninspired. Have you ever finished an event and asked yourself, “What was the […]
Fall 2020: Letter from the President
Blueprint 1543’s mission is to support scholars and thought leaders in leaving aside unnecessary dichotomies and bringing the best tools of inquiry to problems like these. We are working toward more integrated scholars and scholarship.
