天美视频 of Theology & Psychology will welcome Dr. Shelly Rambo, a constructive theologian and author of , for the third annual Stanley Grenz Lecture Series on November 2 and 3.
is offered every year at 天美视频 in honor of former Professor Stanley Grenz, a prolific Christian scholar with a pastoral heart and deep intellectual presence. 鈥淪tan wrestled with ethical and theological questions, intentionally mindful of how Christian communal life engages a dramatically shifting world,鈥� says , Senior Vice President of Academics. 鈥淚n his honor, this series invites scholarly theological discourse into the public forum, as an expression of Christian faith and service.鈥�
The free, two-part event will focus on 鈥淩esurrection Wounds,鈥� Dr. Rambo鈥檚 understanding of trauma and healing that goes far beyond the traditional ideas of redemptive suffering. Lived trauma challenges those traditional narratives, and for many, the experiences of suffering and faith become entangled in complex and sometimes harmful ways. The more we learn about the reality of trauma and its aftereffects, the more it becomes clear that we need new ideas, new language, and new methods. Practitioners working between the fields of psychology and theology are uniquely positioned to contribute to that reframing.
In her first conversation at 天美视频, 10 a.m. on Monday, November 2, Dr. Rambo will speak on Wounds Surfacing and then converse with Dr. Brian Bantum (Associate Professor of Theology at Seattle Pacific University), Dr. Francesca Nuzzolese (Associate Professor of Spiritual Formation and Pastoral Care at Palmer Theological Seminary), and Dr. Linda Wagener (Cofounder and Senior Partner at Marigold Associates). On Tuesday, November 3 at 11:30 a.m., you are invited to bring a lunch for Dr. Rambo鈥檚 discussion on Wounds Resurrecting, which will include open-form audience interaction.
鈥淒r. Rambo鈥檚 work is widely studied and discussed at 天美视频, and we are thrilled to welcome her for two days of dialogue and education,鈥� says Dr. McNeil. 鈥淚t will be a wonderful opportunity to examine theological and psychological understandings of suffering and witness as they relate to the healing of trauma.鈥�
Shelly Rambo鈥檚 research, creativity, and insight into the intersection of theology and trauma have been adding to conversation and education at 天美视频 for years. Using a liturgical understanding of the Easter Triduum鈥擥ood Friday, Holy Saturday, and Resurrection Sunday鈥攁s a frame, she explores what it might mean for the Spirit of God to witness to divine love in the very depths of human suffering. We believe this perspective is crucial if we鈥攁s therapists, pastors, artists, and, primarily, Christians鈥攈ope to .
鈥淒r. Rambo is a rare combination of a poetic soul and someone who speaks very deeply about theology,鈥� says , Associate Professor of Theology. 鈥淪he鈥檚 able to take the human soul and God鈥檚 love for the world and hold it in both hands.鈥�
Both events are free and open to the public, but registration is required.
And if you鈥檇 like to explore these topics further prior to the event, check out between Dr. Stearns and Dr. Rambo.