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Pulpit+ Exchange: Finding Hope

February 17 | February 17 - February 17 MST

Pulpit+ Exchange presents Dr. April Mack,Assistant Professor of Religion and Social Justice and the Director of the Master of Social Justice and Ethics Program, Iliff School of Theology.

February 2025 // “Finding Hope”

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Dr. April Mack
Assistant Professor of Religion and Social Justice and the Director of the Master of Social Justice and Ethics Program, Iliff School of Theology

About the Evening’s Lecture

In this lecture, Dr. Mack will discuss historical and contemporary markers in the complex experience of African-American life in America and grapple with strategies for collective flourishing and social justice.

This engaging event invites participants to reflect on how these realities shape our shared experiences and explore ways to foster hope, resilience, and meaningful change in their communities. Rooted in her interdisciplinary expertise, Dr. Mack offers insights and practical tools for addressing structural inequalities and envisioning a more just and equitable future. Whether you are a scholar, activist, or someone seeking fresh perspectives, this lecture will inspire thoughtful dialogue and personal growth.

About Dr. April Mack

April Mack is the Assistant Professor of Religion and Social Justice and the Director of the Master of Social Justice and Ethics Program at Iliff School of Theology.

Dr. Mack describes herself as a Black feminist decolonial scholar and theo-ethicist concerned with ethics related to complex social issues, structural inequality, and wholistic justice and flourishing for Black Americans. Her research focuses on the development of postcolonial womanist theo-ethical discourse within Womanist Ethics. Dr. Mack’s other research interests include African Americans and Public Policy, Christian Social Ethics, and religious violence.Her signature course on religious violence is called God, Religion, and Violence.

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About Pulpit+ Exchange

Iliff’s Pulpit+ Exchange Series (supported by the Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative from Lilly Endowment Inc.) provides space for a diverse array of ordained clergy and lay leaders to gather for a meal and grapple with challenging issues. One of the main goals of the Pulpit+ Exchange is to build congregations of people who will authentically study, worship, walk, and act together across differences to create a just and equitable world.

About the Evening’s Agenda

In person & online
Light meal: 5:00 – 5:45 PM (MST)
Lecture: 5:45 PM
Q&A and discussions with Dr. Mack & colleagues to follow

Details

Date:
February 17
Time:
February 17 MST
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Venue

Iliff School of Theology
2323 East Iliff Avenue
Denver, CO 80210 United States
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Organizer

Iliff School of Theology