Author Archives: Sue Wright

About Sue Wright

I use Rene Girard's mimetic theory to read comics. It's amazing what comes to light. Comics are far richer than I ever realized.

Sandor Goodhart will present at the 2019 Theology & Peace Conference!

Posted on December 3, 2018

We are thrilled to announce that Sandor “Sandy” Goodhart will lead us in a Midrash on Hebrew Bible and Beloved Community at our 2019 Conference, June 17-20, “Beloved Community as the Way from Scapegoating to Ubuntu.” Sandy is a Professor of … Continue reading →

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Our 2018 conference was ground breaking! Don’t miss 2019!

Posted on November 27, 2018

by Sangeetha Ekambaram. First appeared in the Aug. 2018 Issue of the COV&R Bulletin.    REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2019 CONFERENCE! The 2018 Theology and Peace conference, ACCEPTING THE INVITATION TO THE BELOVED COMMUNITY took place at American Baptist College in Nashville, … Continue reading →

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The Rev. Naomi Tutu will speak at the 2019 Theology & Peace Conference!

Posted on November 15, 2018

The daughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Rev. Naomi Tutu blends her passion for human dignity with humor and personal stories. Her professional experience ranges from being a development consultant in West Africa, to being program coordinator for programs on Race and … Continue reading →

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Michael Battle Will Speak at Theology & Peace Conference!

Posted on November 12, 2018

Currently appointed as Herbert Thompson Professor of Church and Society and Director of the Desmond Tutu Center at General Theological Seminary in New York, the Very Rev. Michael Battle, Ph.D. has an undergraduate degree from Duke University, received his master’s … Continue reading →

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Beloved Community as the Way from Scapegoating to Ubuntu

Posted on November 1, 2018

June 17-20, 2019 12th ANNUAL THEOLOGY & PEACE CONFERENCE  “Beloved Community as the Way from Scapegoating to Ubuntu” American Baptist College in Nashville, Tennessee Speakers Include: The Very Rev. Michael Battle, Ph.D., The Rev. Janet Wolf, The Rev. Naomi Tutu REGISTER NOW … Continue reading →

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Speaker Announced for 2019 Conference in Nashville!

Posted on October 8, 2018

We are thrilled to announce that Rev. Janet Wolf, director of The Haley Farm and Nonviolent Organizing at the Children’s Defense Fund, will join us for the 2019 Theology & Peace Conference, “Beloved Community as the Way from Scapegoating to … Continue reading →

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Mark Your Calendars!

Posted on September 18, 2018

June 17-20, 2019 12th ANNUAL THEOLOGY & PEACE CONFERENCE “Beloved Community as the Way from Scapegoating to Ubuntu” Nashville, Tennessee Stay tuned for our forthcoming list of speakers! Mimetic Theory, as articulated by René Girard, offers profound insight into human nature, … Continue reading →

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