Ableism, Lamentation, and Brokenness (Module 3)
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Course Description
This is an introductory program in Disability Theology. Students will examine the realities of living with a disability in contemporary society and their theological and spiritual implications. These modules will also delve into a practical theology regarding living and working with individuals with disabilities and their incorporation into our spiritual communities.
Ableism, Lamentation, and Brokenness
This module will identify and critique ableist rhetoric. You will reflect on the significance of suffering and disability in the biblical context. We will examine the themes of lament, suffering, and divine silence, and how they relate to disability and ableism.
Learning Objectives:
- Understanding and responding to Ableism
- Exploring Normalism as a Critique of Ableism
- Learn to think about how suffering and disappointment relate to disability and Ableism
- Discover the significance of Lamentation and Silence in proximity to Disability
Dr. Andrew Barron
Facilitator
Andrew Barron was an adjunct faculty member at The Centre for Spirituality, Disability, and Care at Martin Luther University College, federated with Wilfrid Laurier University in Ontario, Canada. He has previously taught disability and theology at Tyndale University, Ambrose University, and Wycliffe College at the University of Toronto, where he graduated with his Doctor of Ministry degree in 2016. Barron lives in Toronto. He is married to Laura and is the father of Rafael, Ketzia, and Simona.