This event is part of our 12 Days of Peace virtual event series.

No, ostriches don’t actually bury their heads to avoid conflict, but many of us have learned from this folklore and “bury our heads in the sand” when difficult stories of systemic and structural violence surface and require a reckoning. Join this conversation to engage a theological and ethical framework for understanding why working with and through complicity is so difficult. We will also identify spiritual practices that help us keep our heads up in times of upheaval. 

MEET THE PRESENTER

Malinda Berry

Dr. Malinda Elizabeth Berry is both a theologian and a teacher: she’s passionate about the subject matter of her courses and believes that the content of a course should shape how it is taught. Her commitment to Anabaptism in the Mennonite tradition is evident in her approach to an array of topics, issues, and concerns of our day: Christian social responsibility, environmental stewardship—with an emphasis on human ecology, and renewing congregational life in its structural and spiritual dimensions. In addition to the research she does to support her teaching, Malinda continues to develop her contribution to peace theology: shalom political theology (SPT). She is currently working to outline a model for theological reflection based on SPT for application in congregational and organizational settings. She is also the director of the Faith Formation Collaborative.