10:00 am, Monday, January 18, 2016
Church-Chapel

Martin Luther King Jr Celebration: Convocation featuring Drew G.I. Hart

Drew G. I. Hart is a PhD candidate in theology and ethics at Lutheran Theological Seminary at Philadelphia, part-time professor, blogger, and activist. His writing and speaking are informed by his ten years of pastoral ministry experience and his ongoing commitment to following Jesus in society. His academic research and writing is at the intersection of Black theology and Anabaptism. He received his Masters of Divinity with an urban concentration from Biblical Theological Seminary, and a Biblical Studies degree from Messiah College. His blog, Taking Jesus Seriously, is hosted by Christian Century while also contributing to The Mennonite blog, and he speaks regularly in churches, universities, conferences, and seminaries. His recent book, Trouble I?ve Seen: Changing the Way the Church Views Racism (Herald Press, 2016), uses personal experiences and the combination of anti-racism theory and Christian theology together to challenge the church towards a more faithful way. His writing has also appeared in Sojourners and in books such as Living Alternative: Anabaptist Christianity in a Post-Christendom World (2014) and Exploring the Gospel of Peace (IVP Academic 2016). He also can be found on Twitter, on his Facebook page, and at www.drewgihart.com. He and his wife, Renee, have two young sons, Micah and Dietrich, and live in Philadelphia.

Contact: DaVonne Kramer, phone (574) 535-7030, email davonne@goshen.edu

See also: 2016 Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration website