Dr. Devin Singh is a social theorist and scholar of religion and theology, serving as Associate Professor of Religion at Dartmouth College. He received his Ph.D. from Yale, where he was named a Whiting Fellow, Yale's highest recognition for research in the humanities. He was also trained in social scientific theory and methods at the University of Chicago (M.A.), theology and divinity at Trinity International University (M.Div.), and religious studies at Pomona College (B.A.).
Devin has a rich and diverse ethnic and theological background, and says his study of religion was a way of making sense of his upbringing and the complexities of the world he encountered, and to help others see, appreciate, and navigate the nuance and complexities of life together on this planet. He is motivated to further mutual understanding, toleration, justice, and compassion--as well as meaningful and sustainable work, productivity, and value creation.
In this episode, we talk about his book “Divine Currency” that delves into how economic ideas structured early Christian thought and society, giving crucial insight into why money holds such sway in the West. The book examines the religious and theological sources of money's power, it shows how early Christian thinkers borrowed ancient notions and metaphors of money and economic exchange from the Roman Empire as a basis for their new theological arguments.
Devin's website: http://www.devinsingh.com/
Devin’s book: Divine Currency: The Theological Power of Money in the West.
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E172: Mindful Self-Compassion and Religious Trauma w/ Christy Powell
E171: A Journey Through 'Woo' with Kelley Laughlin
E170: Politics and Civic Engagement “After” Religion w/ Jason Racheotes
E169: The Psychology of Fear w/ David Teachout LMHC
E168: The Phantom God, What Neuroscience Has to Say About Religion w/ Dr. John Wathey
E167: Grief Vampires w/ Susan Gerbic
E166: (Failed) Psychic Predictions w/ Rob Palmer
E165: Filled with the Spirit: Demonic Possession and Spirit Belief w/ Dr. Kara Griffin
E164: The Illusion of God’s Presence w/ Dr. John Wathey
E163: Life After Purity Culture w/ Registered Professional Counselor Janice Selbie
E162: Studying Religion Skeptically w/ Richard Gilliver
E161: Religious Trauma and the Search for Identity w/ Jennifer Manlowe PhD
E160: Skeptical Paranormal Investigations w/ Kenny Biddle
E159: The Psychology of Abortion: Nothing is Simple w/ David Teachout LMHC
E158: Not So Intelligent Design w/ Dr. Nathan Lents
E157: A Reproductive Rights Round Table Discussion
E156: Religion: What Is It Good For? w/ Kara Griffin, PhD
E155: Are All Atheists Angry? How to Stay Friendly Through Tough Conversations w/ Secular Rarity
E154: When Your Partner Leaves God w/ Sherrie D’Souza
E153: Navigating Difficult Conversations w/ Dr. Betty Iglesias Snyder, PhD
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