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Sessions are offered from: Course 1: January 16 - February 6, 2024 (Tuesdays, 8:00 PM USA-ET - 9:30 PM USA-ET) Course 2: April 2 - May 14, 2024 (Tuesdays, 8:00 PM USA-ET - 9:30 PM USA-ET) Course 3: June 3 - July 8, 2024 (Mondays, 7:00 PM USA-ET - 8:15 PM USA-ET)
Course 1: Asian and Asian American Feminist Biblical Studies
This course introduces the development and issues in Asian and Asian American feminist biblical studies from a transnational perspective. It will focus on the Torah, Prophets, the Writings, the Gospels, the Epistles, and the Book of Revelation. The course will identify commonalities and differences between Asian and Asian American feminist approaches in order to build better understanding and solidarity. Participants will gain new insights in the study of the Bible and ministry in Asian and Asian American churches and communities. Each session will include a speaker from Asia and another from the United States.
Course 2: Asian and Asian American Study of Christianity
This course introduces the development in Asian and Asian American study of Christianity by senior scholars from various disciplines, including theology, biblical studies, practical theology, mission, interreligious dialogue, and gender and religion. It will challenge Eurocentrism in scholarship and explore methodology, emerging issues, and debates in the various fields using Asian/American identity as a critical lens. Participants will learn the intersection of the study of Christianity with race, ethnicity, gender, and class in the Asia Pacific from a transnational perspective. They will also gain a better understanding of doing ministry in Asian and Asian American churches and communities.
Course 3: Asian and Asian American Queer Theologies
What does it mean to be Asian in America and queer...and Christian? This course will look at cultural and genealogical themes related to Asian/Asian American queer theologies in the larger context of Asian American history. These themes include multiple marginalities around racism and homophobia, transnational perspectives and experiences, and ministry to the wider church. Each session will include a short reading and a guest lecture, Q&A and discussion.
Scholarships are available, please email us at candlerfoundry@emory.edu for more information.
Continuing Education Units (CEU) are available for this course. There is a processing fee of $25.00, and an Award Letter will be issued once the course has been completed. Please add the CEU Processing Fee at checkout.
Instructors
Course 1: Kwok Pui Lan and Maggie Low
Course 2: Su Yon Pak and Tat-siong Benny Liew
Course 3: Mihee Kim-Kort