What does that make Rahner?

Ed Waggonner: "That doesn't mean Karl Barth wasn't God's asshole."

Overheard: Systematic theology

So, what you're saying about Barth and Rahner is....

Miroslav Volf:  "Christianity is practical.  This may come as a surprise after reading Barth and Rahner."

Overheard in: Systematic Theology

I love the honest ones.

MDiv: "Sooo, sometimes God is scrutible, and sometimes God is inscrutible, and the difference is whether it fits Barth's purposes or not."

Overheard in: Systematics section

All this time I was mistaking the Holy Spirit for gas

Professor Waggoner: "For Barth, this is the first frame in a theological horror movie. Aliens! The Trinity is going to burst out from inside of you!"

(speaking on Rahner's view of God's hidden-ness inside of man)

Overheard: Systematic Theology

Bleeding red, white and Barth

Student 1: I'm sorry, I just, I just bleed theology right now.
Student 2: I mean, look! Karl Barth is coming out of my veins!

Overheard: Coffee Hour

I have had a professor who used pictures to explain theology before

(On the systematics final)
Student: I'm just going to draw a picture of Jesus hugging someone for all my Rahner answers.

Talk about a gut reaction

Mark Villano: I want to make sure we cover some theology tonight, so we're going to talk about Rahner.
Student in the back: No!
(class laughter)
Another student: Don't say Barth, don't say Barth...

Overheard in: Theology and Cinema

So many theologians, so little time

Student 1: So, do you want to hang out tonight?
Student 2: No, I can't. I have a date!
Group of Students: Awwwww!!!
Student 2: With Rahner.
Group of Students: ....oh....

Overheard: Common Room

The Karls don't go down THAT easy

Systematic student: I'm just going to have her explain the theologies of Barth and Rahner briefly, in 15 minutes or so.

Overheard at: Reading week