The Fourth Heaven

"The Fourth Heaven" is a reference to the Divine Comedy, by Dante Alighieri. In "Paradiso" (Cantos X-XIV), the Fourth Heaven is the sphere of the Theologians and Fathers of the Church. I would not presume to place myself on the same level as those greats, but I am interested in philosophy and theology; so the reference fits. I started this blog back in 2005 and it has basically served as a repository for my thoughts and musings on a wide variety of topics.

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I am currently a graduate student in philosophy, doing research on theories of moral motivation and moral reasons. I'm also interested in topics in the philosophy of science--especially theories of explanation--and would like to become better acquainted with the writings of Kierkegaard, Husserl, and Heidegger. I am currently a member of the Free Methodist Church, have a broadly Evangelical Christian background, and am learning to better appreciate that tradition and heritage. I have a growing interest in historical and systematic theology (especially the doctrine of the Trinity and soteriology) and church history. I'm always thrilled when I get the chance to teach or preach. I like drawing, painting, and calligraphy. I really enjoy Victorian novels and I think "Middlemarch" is my favorite. I'm working on relearning how to be a really thoughtful and perceptive reader. I enjoy hiking and weight training, the "Marx Brothers", and "Pinky and the Brain".

Saturday, December 31, 2005

2005 - 18: Tea!

Hurray for Christmas and Hurray for Tea!

My relatives, David and Callista, got me a wonderful little teapot for Christmas. And Joan and Dan and little David got me an electric kettle. I was so ecstatic to receive both (a point that may seem peculiar to those who either lack a proper appreciation for the beverage or who are unacquainted with my own eccentricities--ha ha!). Each will be put to good use in the course of the coming semester and will, doubtless, assist in the advancement of what may one day develop into a full-blown 'hobby' or, what some might already call, a 'peculiar obsession'. I am so excited.

I received the letter from APU Housing notifying me that I will be living with Kevin and Carlos in Bowles, West Court, Apartment 01 for Spring 2006. Thank goodness that all went through without complication.

I still have not done as much reading and writing as I would like, but these weeks do continue to be full and enjoyable. I continue to hope that I can both start and finish Virgil's Aeneid before break ends.

On Sunday, I go out to Colorado Blvd. in Pasadena with many of my friends for the Rose Parade (on Monday). I wish you all a very Happy New Year!

God bless,

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