Hosted by the Oxford Pastorate
Justice, Scholarship & the Academy Graduate Seminar Series
The Oxford Pastorate hosted lunchtime conversations for graduate students from various disciplines to explore, through readings by Nicholas Wolterstorff and professors worldwide, how biblical and theological ideas of justice might shape their research and academic lives.
About the gathering
The Oxford Pastorate hosted a series of lunchtime conversations on Justice, Scholarship & the Academy, giving graduate students from a range of subject areas the chance to think through the questions of justice which arise within their disciplines; they explored what a biblical and theological consideration of justice might involve; and considered how the demands of justice might shape their research and academic life.
The group read Nicholas Wolterstorff’s Theology Brief on Justice & Rights, together with a selection of short disciplinary responses from professors from a range of disciplines and global contexts. Students were also encouraged to listen to the accompanying podcast interview and study guide.
Graduate students from a variety of disciplines attended.
Participant voices
Scholars said
“I loved the GFI resources used for this seminar and I found Dr. Wolterstorff’s articulation of how and why seeking justice is a distinctive and central tenet of the Christian faith very compelling. The biblical understanding of justice he presented emphasizes the importance of prioritizing the fair treatment of the vulnerable — the Old Testament often spotlights the orphan, the widow, and the poor. As Christians, we are not only called to treat others with dignity interpersonally but also to advocate for just structures that uphold these values. I am passionate about addressing injustice through my work in global health and the GFI podcast has helped me to see that my Christian faith can be and ought to be a source of inspiration in those efforts.”
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