Divine power is re-conceived as a persuasive dimension of the relational cosmos in which present events freely internalize preceding events. Human events evidence freedom attained in consciousness deriving from the organic complexity of the brain. Coping with freedom requires the integrative capacity of soul. From 1972 to the 90s, Cobb sought to demonstrate the pragmatic implications of the process relational metaphysic by integrating religion with elements of social and political philosophy. He modeled the CPS mode of interdisciplinary dialogue and scholarship by co-authoring texts in human ecology, economics, and education.
All education needs to reflect the interrelatedness of reality.
Theological education needs to empower the church to become newly appropriate to the changing public needs of each age. He seeks to contextualize human economies in their social and natural environments. To encourage this, an Index of Sustainable Economic Welfare is proposed as an alternative to GNP, for a green rather than gross national product. Cobb's most recent focus has been lay theology. While the themes are the same as in his doctrinal and social works, the emphasis is on encouraging Christians who are not theological professionals to participate in the transformation of Christian self-consciousness and mission.