Derrida and theology [video]
St. John’s Nottingham has a fantastic theological timeline available online. It is very detailed and includes in depth videos by some top-notch scholars on various figures and schools of thought. Something like this is a great resource for anyone interested in the history and development of theology. Unfortunately you have to jump through some hoops to see the whole thing (and for some reason it is no longer completely free) but you can view all the videos on the St. John’s youtube channel.
One of the more recent additions includes a video overview of Derrida and his impact on theology. The presenter is Steven Shakespeare of Liverpool Hope University. Shakespeare has written one the best introductory texts on Derrida and theology I’ve read in Continuum’s Philosophy and Theology series. The video is a bit long but it provides an excellent sketch of Derrida’s intellectual biography and context, drawing particular attention to some main themes and concepts that have significant theological import. Not exactly an easy task! Check out the video below.
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