Postcolonial Preaching
Exploring Preaching as Rehearsal and Imagination
There is no place on the globe that is not affected by modern European colonialism. Yet, there is no way to go back to the pre-colonial world. Dealing with colonial legacies is a postcolonial reality for all, even if people are impacted differently from different regions. In a polarized world riven with conflicts whose origins are in the colonial project, postcolonial preaching will be relevant for the foreseeable future as preachers seek to bear faithful witness to the Good News and congregations continue to grapple with complex issues while cultivating hope and a renewed vision for the future.
Seminar Reading/Learning Materials
HyeRan Kim-Cragg, Postcolonial Preaching: Creating a Ripple Effect (Lexington, 2021).
Who Should Attend
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Anyone who is theologically curious - whether you are a Christian lay leader, pastor, retired pastor, or someone of little to no religious affiliation. All are welcome! We anticipate meaningful interfaith encounters and engagement across the spectrum of spiritual commitment. |
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Lovers of humanities programs and academic discussions. |
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People who have attended or are interested in the Engle Institute of Preaching. |
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Christian lay leaders who are considering seminary. |
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Alumni of Christian schools. |
Over four seminar sessions, you will:
- Identify how colonialism impacts our world today.
- Understand a few concepts in postcolonial theories.
- Learn six elements of postcolonial preaching.
- Reflect on your own sermons in light of postcolonial preaching.
How It Works
Session Dates:Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Duration/Time:7:00-9:00 p.m. ET
7:00-9:00 p.m. ET
7:00-9:00 p.m. ET
7:00-9:00 p.m. ET
Price:$399 for four sessions
Facilitator
Rev. Dr. HyeRan Kim-Cragg
HyeRan Kim-Cragg is the 14th principal of Emmanuel College, Victoria University in the University of Toronto and is Timothy Eaton Memorial Church Professor of Preaching. She is the first racialized person to hold these positions. She was the plenary speaker for the Engle Institute of Preaching at Princeton Theological Seminary in June, 2024. She has written more than 12 books and published numerous articles, including Postcolonial Preaching, Postcolonial Feminist Practical Theology, and Practical Theology Amidst Environmental Crises. Her current research is on preaching addressing the climate crisis and ecological concerns.