Decolonizing Evangelicalism: An 11:59 p.m. Conversation

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I wrote a Foreword to a new book, Decolonizing Evangelicalism: An 11:59 p.m. Conversation by Randy S. Woodley & Bo C. Sanders. 

It is such an important book for our present moment. I hope you all get a chance to read it and order it for your libraries.

 

 

Asian and Asian American Women in Theology and Religion: Embodying Knowledge

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So excited to announce a new book edited by Dr. Kwok Pui-lan, Asian and Asian American Women in Theology and Religion: Embodying Knowledge (Asian Christianity in the Diaspora).  

It is the 12th book in our series, Asian Christianity in the Diaspora edited by Dr. Joseph Cheah and myself.

Please order your copy today.

With the rise of anti-Asian racism due to the pandemic, it is important to read more books by Asian and Asian American women.

ESR Faculty Receive Promotions

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So thrilled to be promoted to Full Professor at Earlham School of Religion.

Three ESR teaching faculty members received promotions this spring with approval from the Earlham College Board of Trustees. I am so excited to finally be promoted to Full professor.

Beyond Original Sin: Recovering Humanity’s Creative Urge

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I endorsed a new book, Beyond Original Sin by Diarmuid O’Murchu. An excellent book on sin and spirituality. Please do order it on Amazon and see his other books.

Intersectional Theology Lecture at Georgetown University Qatar

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I am looking forward to giving a lecture on Intersectional Theology at Georgetown University Qatar as part of their Spring Faculty Seminar.

The lecture will be based on new book, Intersectional Theology co-written with Susan Shaw.

I will also teach a class on “Asian American Theology”.

Intersectional Theology is Now Available

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So excited that Intersectional Theology co-written with Dr. Susan Shaw is now available. Order yours today.

We hope that churches will be able to use it in their Study Groups and that professors can adapt it for their courses. Please contact Fortress Press for review copies.

Embracing The Other: Oregon State University

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I look forward to speaking on Embracing the Other at Oregon State University on Friday November 2 from 11-1p.m. 

I am thankful to the Asian & Pacific Cultural Center – Oregon State University for hosting the book event. Please come by for my talk. Books will be available for signing.

Expanding “Diaspora”

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Expanding “Diaspora” is our latest post for Palgrave Macmillan about our book series “Asian Christianity in the Diaspora”. 

Dr. Joseph Cheah and I are Co-Editors of this Book Series which includes work on theology, history, culture, Bible and church.

If you are interested in submitting a book proposal for our series, please do send it our way.

Intersectional Theology: You can now Pre-order the Book

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You can now pre-order my new book, Intersectional Theology: An Introductory Guide co-written with Dr. Susan Shaw.

We use theories of intersectionality (drawn primarily from the work of black feminists) to challenge theologians, ministers, and laypeople to work toward justice by centering intersecting identities and interlocking systems of power in their theological thinking.

 

 

Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary: Speaker

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I am honored and excited to be speaking at the Károli Gáspár University of the Reformed Church in Hungary on Monday June 25 at 5 p.m.

This is an open lecture with a book signing afterwards. I hope to see some Budapest friends at the lecture!