2013
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Neurotic Pride and Healthy Self-Esteem!
In some research, I came across an interesting pair of lists for evaluating whether one is crafting a healthy or a harmful way of being in the world, particularly in terms of one’s own self-relation. I will reproduce these lists… Continue reading
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“Can you forgive?”: Augustine and Silver Linings Playbook
I’ve been doing a frenzied amount of work on Augustine lately (surprise!). Specifically, I’ve been examining what he has to contribute to the issue of cultivating proper self-love. Despite his caricature, one in which he joyfully condemns people to hell… Continue reading
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The Movie “Django Unchained” Is Not About Slavery
No, the movie Django Unchained is not about slavery. It’s about the way we remember slavery, especially cinematically. (Needless to say, SPOILERS ABOUND!) Quentin Tarantino’s latest film obviously riffs off of the Spaghetti Western. But Django Unchained also plays with and thereby subverts another… Continue reading
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Are you a Woman in Theology?
Would you like to join us? We are looking to expand our five person blogging team. In order to qualify, you must be a woman with experience in the academic study of theology, either as a graduate student or… Continue reading
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Retreat for Women in Theology/Divinity PhD Programs
WIT is helping to spread the word about an upcoming event that may be of interest to some of our readers or their colleagues, especially in the Boston area. Check out the invitation from the hosting organization, Sacred Threads, for… Continue reading
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On the Rage of Women
“Rage — Goddess, sing the rage of undergraduate women (and men)” That’s how that epic poem began, right? I’ve been thinking about that riff on the real opening line tonight as I return to blogging from a 6-month hiatus. You’ll… Continue reading