TRS – Dr. Joshua L. W. Heath

At this week’s Theological Research Seminar, Dr. Joshua L. W. Heath will be presenting, “Post-Christendom, Postmodern, Post-Secular Perhaps – But Not Post-Colonial! Context and Theology in Canada Post-TRC”

Read the abstract and his bio below.

All are welcome to attend in Camelford Hall (room 226) at McMaster Divinity College at 1:00pm or via livestream at the link below:

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Abstract

Theologians use many paradigms to make sense of the Canadian context and the church’s place in it. However, relatively little evangelical theology has attended to the voices of leading Indigenous scholars, spokespeople, and theologians who draw attention to the colonial aspect of the Canadian (and North American) context. This presentation argues that attending to the reality of settler colonialism is necessary for contextually sensitive evangelical theology in Canada, and essential for Christian thought and ministry that responds to the Truth and Reconciliation of Canada’s call to the ongoing work of establishing and maintaining respectful relations.

Bio

Joshua L. W. Heath, PhD (University of Toronto), is a theologian specializing in evangelical social and political engagement in the context of Indigenous and Non-Indigenous relations in Canada. He also works on the ground in partnership with First Nations in northern Ontario and elsewhere through his work with Matawa Health Co-operative and as a freelance researcher, proposal writer, and consultant.

About TRS

The MDC Theological Research Seminar (TRS) is a bimonthly gathering for all MDC students and faculty. TRS meets from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM on alternating Wednesdays, and includes about thirty minutes for the paper presentation and twenty minutes for discussion.

All advanced degree students are invited to present a paper and share your research with your colleagues. TRS is an excellent opportunity to “test drive” a paper you will be presenting at an upcoming conference and receive helpful feedback on your current research projects. Thinking about submitting an article to a journal and want some interaction first? TRS will provide it. Just published an article or an essay and want to share it us? TRS is an excellent opportunity to broadcast it.

This year the organizing committee consists of Dr. James Dvorak, Dr. Phil Zylla, and Dr. Gord Heath. To submit a paper, contact a member of the organizing committee.