Brandon Haskel, Assistant Coordinator, WFTL Secretariat, invites CTSA members, on behalf of the World Forum on Theology and Liberation (WFTL), to join the WFTL for an upcoming webinar focused on a crucial topic of global significance.
Event Details
Webinar Title: "Current Situation and Challenges for the Palestinian People and Palestinian Liberation Theology"
Date and Time: November 4th, 2023, Saturday
Bethlehem Time: 17:00 to 19:00 (5:00 PM to 7:00 PM)
Montreal/New York Time: 11:00 to 13:00 (11:00 AM to 1:00 PM)
Platform: Zoom
The World Forum on Theology and Liberation serves as a platform for convergence, encounter, and exchange among theologians worldwide who are dedicated to the principle of liberation in personal, regional, and international contexts. We are committed to fostering discussions, debates, and publications that align with our thematic axes and principles.
Event Description: For decades, the Palestinian people have endured a journey of oppression amid an Israeli colonization project that has impacted all dimensions of life in Palestine. In the midst of this permanent and structural situation, what are the more urgent concerns for the Palestinian people at the current time? As the ways of resistance have also encompassed spirituality through the development of Palestinian liberation theologies, how can the Palestinian experience of oppression and resistance inspire other liberation theologies across the globe?
Panelists:
- Mitri Raheb, PhD: A prominent figure in Palestinian theology, Mitri Raheb has made significant contributions to this field. His insights and publications, such as "Faith in the Face of Empire: The Bible through Palestinian Eyes" and "The Politics of Persecution: Middle Eastern Christianity in the Age of Empire," are highly regarded.
- Varsen Aghabekian, PhD: An expert in right-based community practice, Varsen Aghabekian has been actively engaged in NGOs working on various critical issues related to Palestine. Her publications, including "Palestinian Christians: Emigration, Displacement and Diaspora" and "The Saga of Survival: Armenian Palestinians, the British Mandate and the Nakba," have provided valuable perspectives.
Registration: English-to-Spanish translation will be available during the webinar, ensuring accessibility to a wider audience. To ensure your participation in this webinar, please register before the 25th of October through the following link: Webinar Registration
