About
A Mission of Serious Christian Study
THEORIA exists to make master’s-level Christian education accessible to independent learners through rigorous study, careful reading, and intellectually honest theological formation.
Our Purpose
Forming Thoughtful Learners
We serve readers and students who seek disciplined engagement with Scripture, theology, and the Christian intellectual tradition without requiring residence in a conventional academic setting.
Our mission is not merely to distribute information, but to cultivate habits of study marked by patience, clarity, reverence, and scholarly responsibility. THEORIA aims to support independent learners with resources worthy of serious graduate-level attention.
What Guides the Work
Carla Paton
Founder & Academic Director
carla@theoria.academy
- M.A. in Theological Studies, Liberty University
- M.A. in Depth Psychology: Jungian and Archetypal Studies, Pacifica Graduate Institute
- M.S. in Computer Information Systems, University of Denver
- Currently pursuing a Ph.D. in English at Liberty University
Carla Paton is a theological educator, writer, and curriculum designer. She founded Theoria to make master’s-level Christian studies accessible to independent learners around the world. Her work integrates biblical scholarship, historical theology, and the Christian intellectual tradition with a commitment to thoughtful, academically rigorous, and accessible education.
Her publications include The Morning Scriptorium: 365 Days of Lectio Divina and Contemplative Writing, The Morning Scriptorium Lectio Divina Companion Journal, and The Memory Trigger: 365 Flash Memoir Writing Prompts Designed to Unlock the Stories You Forgot You Had.
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