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1. SEBTS Page Lecture - Donald G. Bloesch September 29, 1987

Description:
Donald G. Bloesch was a minister in the United Church of Christ and the Professor of Theology at the University of the Duke Theological Seminary. The service begins with a word of prayer (0:00-2:02). Bloesch is introduced as the Page Lecturer (2:03-5:57). Bloesch explains his topic of inquest of spirituality, saying there is emphasis on religious experience but not of the awakening to faith (5:58-19:15). Bloesch speaks about the relationship between spirituality and theology (19:16-26:39). Bloesch argues that true spirituality elevates humanity to fellowship with God (26:40-35:52). Bloesch speaks of the theological erosion of the age (35:53-46:28). The service concludes in a benediction (46:29-47:15).
Subject:
Theology, Spirituality, and Religion
Creator:
Bloesch, Donald G., 1928-2010 and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/13/2026
Date Created:
1987-09-29
Resource Type:
Text and Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Page_Lecture_Donald_G_Bloesch_1987-09-29

2. SEBTS Kendrick-Poerschke Lecture - Adrian L. Van Kaam and Susan Muto March 25, 1986

Description:
Adrian L. Van Kaam was a Roman Catholic priest from Duquesne University. Susan Muto was the Director of the Institute of Formative Spirituality. The service begins with the reading of a hymn (0:00-0:52). There is a moment of prayer (0:53-1:30). The guests are welcomed, and announcements are given (1:31-3:10). Father Adrian L. Van Kaam and Susan Muto are introduced as the chapel speakers (3:11-6:24). Muto introduces their presentation by sharing the topic of spiritual formation and shares that they will use meditative reflection, an ancient practice for spiritual formation, giving examples (6:25-14:25). Muto has a moment of prayer (14:26-15:20). Muto shares about the usage of time in meditating on Scripture, emphasizing a separation from the political and worldly aspects of the world (15:21-17:49). Van Kaam speaks about the beauty of poetry, such as the Psalms, that cause one to have an experience (17:50-19:45). Van Kaam speaks about the term “formative spirituality” and the need for a continual reformation of the church (19:46-21:09). He explains the obstacles of formative spirituality, such as urgency instead of a prayerful presence of contemplation and argues that the whole of Christianity is a practice of listening to the Lord (21:10-29:02). They have a moment of stillness (29:03-29:20). Muto speaks of the film Van Kaam mentioned earlier, speaking about “knowing the external rules of religion” with a lack of deep spirituality (29:21-32:35). Muto walks through meditating as an example for the congregation, sharing that it takes weeks for one to become quiet enough to learn something about the Spirit (32:36-39:36). Van Kaam speaks about those who leave the church to pursue psychology or similar pursuits and the efforts of formative spirituality to prevent such a falling away (39:37-52:57). The service closes in a moment of prayer (52:58-53:57).
Subject:
Meditation, Spirituality, and Psychology
Creator:
Muto, Susan, 1942-, Van Kaam, Adrian L., 1920-2007, and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/13/2026
Date Created:
1986-03-25
Resource Type:
Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Kendrick-Poerschke_Lecture_Adrian_L_Van_Kaam_and_Susan_Muto_1986-03-25

3. SEBTS Page Lecture - Donald G. Bloesch September 30, 1987

Description:
Donald G. Bloesch was a minister in the United Church of Christ and the Professor of Theology at the University of the Duke Theological Seminary. The service begins with a Scripture reading and a moment of prayer (0:00-2:51). Donald Bloesch is introduced as the chapel speaker (2:52-4:16). Bloesch speaks about spirituality, old and new (4:17-5:13). He explains that he sees three types of spirituality, the first being classical or Christian mysticism (5:14-14:47). Bloesch speaks about the second stream of spirituality, which he calls Biblical personalism (14:48-23:45). Bloesch names the third as new spirituality (23:46-33:25). He speaks about how people fit into the different types of spirituality (33:26-41:38). Bloesch takes time to answer questions (41:39-44:02). Ashcraft closes the service in a word of prayer (44:03-44:18).
Subject:
Mysticism--Christianity, Spirituality, and Personalism--Religious aspects
Creator:
Bloesch, Donald G., 1928-2010 and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Owner:
archives@sebts.edu
Location:
Wake Forest (N.C.)
Language:
English
Date Uploaded:
02/12/2026
Date Modified:
02/13/2026
Date Created:
1987-09-30
Resource Type:
Text and Audio
Identifier:
SEBTS_Page_Lecture_Donald_G_Bloesch_1987-09-30