Institute on Theology and Disability

1100 South 3rd Street,Waco TX 76706

26 June, 2023

Description

Cover Image Description: Orange and Blue bold text reading Institute on Theology and Disability 2023 above a checkboard strip of blocks in gold, green, gray, blue, and orange. Our Mission is to foster diverse and authentic interfaith conversations at the intersection of theology and disability. Our Vision is that international theological learning and religious practices embrace the gifts, needs, and contributions of people with disabilities and their families. We work to achieve our vision through collaboratively hosting an accessible and inclusive four-day institute conference that gathers together leading scholars, writers, faith leaders, advocates, and others committed to advancing inclusive ministries and faith supports. The Institute celebrates, explores, and investigates the ways that: ● Disability impacts all major theological disciplines as well as the many dimensions of religious life and faith community practices. ● Theology and practice mutually inform and support one another. ● Diverse perspectives enrich and inform theological formation and religious practice. Format The Institute includes a “Community Day” event open to a wider regional audience, followed by three days of plenaries, robust discussions, morning and evening meditations, and a wide variety of engaging workshops led by Institute participants. A popular Ph.D. Symposium welcomes emerging scholars to present and discuss their work with scholars, peers, and interested participants.