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Lessons from Katherine

One of the reasons for this site is to draw together some of the resources available on theology and disability. You can find past posts in the resources category. Recently our attention was drawn to a book published in February by Glenda Prins, "Lessons from Katherine" in the Spiritual Struggles series. It is a memoir [...]

By |2016-12-21T15:21:29-05:00April 19th, 2013|Books|

Parent’s Perception: Congregational Participation and Support

An article in the journal "Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities" (Feb 2013) describes a research project that highlights the importance of religion and spirituality in the lives of persons with disabilities.  The authors conducted a survey of 416 families to explore the way in which they and their children participated and were included in congregational life.  The [...]

By |2017-01-30T13:34:32-05:00March 13th, 2013|Articles|

Dementia: Living in the Memories of God (Dr. John Swinton)

Book: Dementia: Living in the Memories of God 2012.  This is a readable and highly engaging exploration of what it means to be person, community, and a follower of God.  Although written on the topic of dementia, it has significant implications for those with cognitive disabilities.  I highly recommend this book for those in disability [...]

By |2016-12-20T16:20:28-05:00January 10th, 2013|Theology|
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