Faith and Social Change
Have you wondered—this year or for years before—how people of faith fit into social change movements? This three course series, offered free of charge thanks to an Entergy Community Foundation grant, can help you think through that question. Using an approach that incorporates arts, literature, history and other disciplines, you will be invited to examine how Christians in the U.S. have thought about their connections to social and political change. As you journey, you will be invited to journal and consider how you fit into this wider narrative and how your place and perspective affect your actions.
The three courses may be taken together or separately. We welcome students in any age and career range. Within the series, we will offer:
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Faith and Social Change This course is currently full |
April 18 - May 31 Email [email protected] to sign up for the waitlist |
| Lights, Camera, (Social) Action | July 15 - August 31 |
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Race and US Policy Making This course is currently full |
September 15 - November 19 Email [email protected] to sign up for the waitlist |
Class size is limited to the first 25 students
About the Instructors
For more information, email Dr. Myra Houser ([email protected]) or Dr. Rebecca Jones ([email protected])
“A Crowd At A Protest” - 2020
oil on canvas, 36”x60”by Treslyn Shipley ’16
“'A Crowd At A Protest' was inspired by a local protest in response to the death of George Floyd. I painted the scene, challenging myself to create real change within me and the world around me. The piece serves as a personal reminder to protest against the bias and ignorance within myself and my communities on a daily basis. I have much to learn, and as a faith-based artist, my growth won’t end. Knowing this, now is the best time to be a part of the conversation around racial reconciliation." -Treslyn Shipley '16
Used with permission
