Faith and Democracy in Crisis: Resisting Authoritarianism, Protecting Human Dignity

This class is being hosted by SpiritofGracePDX.org for the larger ecumenical community. All who desire to examine Christian theology and explore ways to live out that faith within the public arena are welcome. Primary presenters will be Rev. Dr. Brian Brandt and Rev. Dr. Janet Parker. Guest presenter Dr. Anna Floerke Scheid of Duquesne University will join us on October 5.

Participants will be asked to read 6 – 12 pages in advance of most sessions. Readings for the first two classes will be available by September 7. Sessions will take place on Zoom from 7 – 8:15 p.m. on seven Wednesdays from September 14 to October 26.

Please fill out a separate Registration Form for each person who is planning to participate by Monday, September 12.

PRIMARY PRESENTERS:

• • Brian Brandt, Ph.D., is a retired ELCA pastor, holds a Ph.D. in Christian Ethics (Dissertation on MLK, Jr.’s doctrine of redemptive suffering), and considers himself a theologian of the cross.
  • Janet Parker, Ph.D., is a United Church of Christ pastor, Christian Ecofeminist and Social Ethicist currently serving as Interim Pastor at Smyrna UCC in Canby, OR.