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Faith Mattering Grant with AAAS Dialogue on Science and Religion
Black Evanstonians testify about ecological harm and a blueprint for change April 5, 2025 “It should not be this way, and it will not always […]
Let’s talk globally – Women’s History Month
Feminism Must Be More than Celebrating Women International Women’s Month brings questions of intersectionality and justice to the fore. “We could celebrate people who identify […]
Rocking Around the Christmas Feast
A Reflection on the International Students Christmas Potluck “The magic at a potluck happens when people of different ethnicities come together, sharing sacred stories of […]
Art of Ethics: Art as a form of Theology
Since antiquity art has been used as a medium to express ourselves and our experiences. When art is blended with theology it becomes a powerful […]
Queering is a Process, Not a Destination
A Conversation with Dr. Kate Ott and members of the Queer Theoethics Class In her article, “Taking Children’s Moral Lives Seriously,” Dr. Kate Ott—Garrett’s Jerre […]
Art of Ethics Training Resources
On November 16, 2023, Dr. Kate Ott, Director of the Stead Center on Ethics and Values and Elizabeth Emis, Art of Ethics Project Coordinator for […]
Liturgy and Art of Ethics
The Stead Center and the Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary worship team, guided by the creative liturgical leadership of Dean Karen Mosby, worked together to prepare an Art of Ethics service for and with the seminary community.
Oppenheimer: Touching on Affective Textures and Violent Technologies
The release of Christopher Nolan’s film Oppenheimer ignited extensive discussions online about war narratives, advanced technology, and the influence of emotions in storytelling through new media. While the term “affective textures” might not be familiar to everyone, it’s the reason why people spent over $500 million to watch a movie depicting the creation of the atomic bomb and its profound impact on the world in 1945.