A curated list of serious theological reflection from across Christian traditions, engaging Scripture, doctrine, history, and contemporary questions.
I. Major Theological Blogs & Substacks
- Ed Feser’s Blog: Leading Thomist philosopher Edward Feser provides rigorous defenses of Scholasticism and critiques of modern secularism.
- Eclectic Orthodoxy: Fr. Aidan Kimel explores deep patristic theology with a focus on universal salvation and divine grace.
- Tradition and Sanity: Peter Kwasniewski offers scholarly reflections on traditional Catholic liturgy and Thomistic ethics.
- The Daily Thomist: This site provides accessible daily insights into the philosophy of St. Thomas Aquinas for modern life.
- The Josias: A primary hub for Catholic Integralism, focusing on the social kingship of Christ and political theology.
- Word & Song: Anthony Esolen provides masterful commentary on the intersection of Catholic theology, literature, and the arts.
- Glory to God for All Things: Fr. Stephen Freeman provides profound Orthodox insights into the “one-story universe” and the heart.
- The Symbolic World: Jonathan Pageau explores the symbolic patterns of reality through an Orthodox lens.
- The Meaning of Catholic: Timothy Flanders hosts a space dedicated to the restoration of Catholic tradition and lay piety.
- The Christian Imagination: Emily Finley explores how philosophical shifts have reshaped the modern religious imagination.
- Via Mediaevalis: Robert Keim explores the intersection of medieval history, spirituality, and classical Catholic thought.
- Good Distinctions: Will Wright provides clarity on complex theological topics through the lens of classical distinction.
- Orthodoxy and Heterodoxy: Fr. Andrew Damick explores the differences and dialogues between various Christian traditions.
II. Major Theological Journals & Academic Sites
- Theological Studies: A prestigious Jesuit journal covering historical, systematic, and moral theology.
- Communio: An international review focusing on “ressourcement” theology, founded by Ratzinger and von Balthasar.
- Nova et Vetera: An influential journal promoting the Thomistic tradition in dialogue with contemporary theology.
- The Thomist: A speculative quarterly review of theology and philosophy in the tradition of St. Thomas Aquinas.
- Logos: Journal of Catholic Thought: A peer-reviewed journal that bridges academia and the lay world.
- Journal of Orthodox Christian Studies: A scholarly venue for the latest research in Orthodox history and thought.
- Sacred Architecture Journal: Dedicated to the theology and philosophy of building sacred spaces for worship.
- American Catholic Philosophical Quarterly: The main scholarly outlet for Catholic philosophical research in North America.
- Catholic Biblical Quarterly: The flagship journal for academic Catholic research into the Old and New Testaments.
- St. Vladimir’s Theological Quarterly: The primary academic journal for Orthodox theology in the United States.
- Augustinian Studies: A journal dedicated to the study of St. Augustine and the Augustinian tradition.
- National Catholic Bioethics Quarterly: A key resource for navigating medical ethics from a Catholic perspective.
III. Video & Audio: YouTube & Podcasts
- Pints with Aquinas: Matt Fradd hosts long-form interviews with leading theologians on Scholasticism.
- Word on Fire: Bishop Robert Barron uses modern media to evangelize through culture and philosophy.
- The Thomistic Institute: Provides world-class lectures on the intersection of faith and reason.
- Reason & Theology: Michael Lofton facilitates ecumenical dialogue and deep dives into the Magisterium.
- The Counsel of Trent: Trent Horn offers skilled apologetics and logical defenses of Catholic doctrine.
- Jimmy Akin’s Mysterious World: Explores mysteries from a dual perspective of faith and reason.
- Catholic Culture Podcast: Thomas Mirus interviews experts on Catholic literature and sacred art.
- Godsplaining: Dominican friars discuss modern life and theology through a contemplative lens.
- Classical Theism: John DeRosa hosts interviews focused on the philosophical defense of God.
- Fr. Josiah Trenham (Patristic Nectar): Known for bold, traditional Orthodox teaching and spiritual training.
- Bible Illustrated: Uses unique art to explain Orthodox concepts and Church history.
- The Cordial Catholic: K. Little hosts interviews to explain the depth of Catholic tradition to converts.
- Ancient Faith Radio: The largest network for Orthodox podcasts and liturgical music.
- Fr. Mike Schmitz (Bible in a Year): Provides daily scripture and commentary for a global audience.
- Catholic Answers Live: The world’s leading radio program for live Catholic apologetics.
IV. Notable Protestant & Ecumenical Dialogue
- N.T. Wright Online: The digital home for the influential Anglican scholar’s work on the historical Jesus.
- Radical Orthodoxy: The intellectual movement led by John Milbank that critiques secular modernity.
- Ecumenical Review: The quarterly journal of the World Council of Churches.
- The Pietist Schoolman: Reflections on the intersection of history, theology, and the Pietist tradition.
- Anglican Continuum: A blog for the traditionalist, High Church Anglican movement.
- Modern Age: A quarterly journal that applies conservative thought to modern religious life.
V. Digital Reference & Specialized Publications
- New Advent: Home to the 1917 Catholic Encyclopedia and a massive library of Patristic writings.
- The Pillar: High-level investigative journalism focused on Church governance and canon law.
- Catholic World Report: An online magazine providing sharp reporting and analysis of the global Church.
- The Catholic Thing: Daily columns from leading Catholic intellectuals on culture and faith.
- Crux Now: Focused on “taking the pulse” of the Catholic Church, particularly in Rome.
- National Catholic Register: One of the oldest Catholic newspapers in the U.S., focusing on news and spirituality.
- Aleteia: A massive international news site presenting a Catholic worldview.
- Vatican News: The official news portal of the Holy See.
- Corpus Thomisticum: A premier digital resource for the complete works of Aquinas in Latin.
- Thomistica: An academic news site and bibliography for researchers of St. Thomas Aquinas.
- Catena Bible: A digital tool providing verse-by-verse commentary from the early Church Fathers.
- Liturgical Arts Journal: Explores the beauty of traditional liturgical art and architecture.
- Rorate Caeli: The most influential international blog for news on the traditional Latin Mass