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EDS is pleased to announce that the Rev. Dr. Brandon Thomas Crowley will join EDS as Director of Theological Education and Senior Research Fellow in Religion, Homiletics, and Ecclesiology - a new position. Dr. Crowley is an African American pastor, author, and scholar in religion, theology, and queer theory.

Carter Heyward, one of the Philadelphia 11, reflects on her groundbreaking 1975 hiring at EDS alongside Sue Hiatt. Despite initial resistance, their 25+ year collaboration championed feminist and liberation theologies, anti-racism, and LGBTQ+ advocacy. They transformed EDS into a vital institution for an evolving Episcopal Church.

From July 22-24, Dr. Kwok Pui Lan and President Bucklin attended a workshop in Brasilia entitled “Decolonial Theological Education for Discipleship: A Workshop to Develop Theological Education Resources for the Americas and Caribbean,” hosted by the Commission for Theological Education in the Anglican Communion (CTEAC).

In her latest update, President Bucklin poses that, "a holiday that celebrates freedom is a day to ask, 'Are we here to look out for ourselves?' Or does our faith implore us to consider the good of the whole?" Read what's coming up from EDS in our July newsletter.

As I woke up yesterday morning to celebrate my son turning 10, my thoughts immediately turned to the children in Iran, Palestine, and Israel. My 13 year old came out of her bedroom, having seen the headlines, and asked me if we are going to die because the U.S. bombed Iran.

Introducing "Margins"— a new blog from Episcopal Divinity School, which launched last week with an inaugural article by EDS Distinguished Scholar, Dr. Kwok Pui Lan. In "Speaking from the Margins," Dr. Kwok delves into EDS's legacy of "educating leaders who challenge the myth of American exceptionalism" and unpacks the meaning of "margin."

In this newsletter, you will find an update detention of Ruth López, program announcements for two fall courses, and more.

EDS supported Dr. Catherine Meeks in hosting "A Conversation on Hope" on April 3, a compelling and timely virtual gathering.