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Posts by Karen O’Donnell

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Assaulted Body, Assaulted Faith by Samantha Smith and For Nothing is Hidden edited by Will Rose-Moore

Image shows 2 books under title coming soon Assaulted Body, Assaulted Faith by Samantha Smith and For Nothing is Hidden edited by Will Rose-Moore

Delighted that thd 1st books in the @scmpress.bsky.social Studies in Trauma Theology series I edit are published very soon. These are both brilliant contributions to this field of theological study I care about so much! You can pre-order via SCM’s website #trauma #theology @revdwillrm.bsky.social

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Between Permission and Practice: Women’s Participation in Evangelical Free Churches in Europe | Amsterdam University Press Journals Online Abstract This article examines the gap between formal permission and the actual practice of women’s participation in evangelical free churches in Europe. Combining insights from gender studies and the...

For those of you who read the European Journal of Theology (and those that don't!), the very lovely @elsacorreiapereira.bsky.social has a new article out:

'Between Permission and Practice: Women's Participation in Evangelical Free Churches in Europe'

www.aup-online.com/content/jour...

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Also, the awesome Karen O'Donnell, together with quite a few other FTN members, have this special issue of Ecclesiology just out.

@karenod.bsky.social @msamrc.bsky.social @hannahfytche.bsky.social [please tag any other FTN members for me - I am doing this on the train!]

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Bearing Witness Intersectional Perspectives on Trauma Theology by Karen O'Donnell, Katie Cross - Paperback / softback - 9780334061175 Buy Bearing Witness Intersectional Perspectives on Trauma Theology by Karen O'Donnell, Katie Cross Paperback / softback from SCM Press - ISBN: 9780334061175

Intersectional trauma theology in our volume Bearing Witness (eds @karenod.bsky.social & @drkatiecross.bsky.social) is only £14!

Grab it here:
scmpress.hymnsam.co.uk/books/978033...

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Delighted that the special issue of Ecclesiology journal that I edited on Feminist and Womanist Ecclesiologies is now published!

If you don’t have access then feel free to email me - happy to share the articles with you!

#theology #feminist #womanist #church

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More thinking on the epistemology of the broken body and Ecotheology out in the world today in a fabulous special issue for Ecclesiology curated by the inimitable @karenod.bsky.social

brill.com/view/journal...

@durhamtheology.bsky.social

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Women's Voices Conference | St Pancras Church For women in ministry from all denominations: clergy, lay ministers, ordinands, and women exploring their calling.

#CofEpeeps I can’t go this year but I enthusiastically recommend the ‘Women’s Voices’ day at St Pancras church on 9 May www.stpancraschurch.org/events/women...

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Poster with image of the library at Westcott House, advertising an online Info Evening for independent students taking place in March 2026.

Our Info Evening for independent students is later this week. If you’ve not had chance to register, it’s not too late! Come along to find out more about the opportunities we can offer for independent study & continuing ministerial development. Scan QR or visit: https://buff.ly/ftE6tZ2

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I’ve just completed a rewatch and it’s so good!

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Signage for "Excel Church"

"You know who else pivoted a table?"

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Very pleased to be part of this stonking line up of speakers for the London Women’s Voices event in May. Do come and join us: www.stpancraschurch.org/events/women...

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In honour of #iwd26 I’m sharing my short article “10 Commitments of a Feminist Theologian” alongside some of the story of the founding of the Feminist Theology Network @feministtheology.bsky.social practicaltheologyhub.com?p=2081

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The @feministtheology.bsky.social collaborated with @practicaltheology.bsky.social Hub for a series of articles and mine is out today: practicaltheologyhub.com?p=2081 #feminist #theology #iwd26

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Great to see this, and to have been a small part of it with @karenod.bsky.social! Our chapter on feminist trauma theology and masculinities began as a conversation with the brilliant @revdwillrm.bsky.social, which you can find in this thread.

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And Matt Goodwin who DID NOT win

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'Moving From Feminist Trauma Theologies to Masculinities' with Karen O'Donnell and Katie Cross
'Moving From Feminist Trauma Theologies to Masculinities' with Karen O'Donnell and Katie Cross YouTube video by Rev’d Will Rose-Moore

Lastly, a video! We are releasing a video of a conversation with Karen O’Donnell @karenod.bsky.social, Katie Cross @drkatiecross.bsky.social and I which formed the basis for a chapter in the book entitled ‘Moving from Feminist Trauma Theologies to Masculinities’. Watch here: youtu.be/U8WTsNfHAJ8?...

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BOOK ANNOUNCEMENTS! 🚨📖
Cover, pre-ordering, and a video!

I’m really excited to announce a few things to do with my edited volume ‘For Nothing is Hidden: Masculinities and Trauma in Church and Theology’ being released with SCM Press in June 2026! Read on...

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The Blessed Virgin, the Theotokos: The Bodily Autonomy of Women and a Post-Christian World - Practical Theology Hub The rising cultural tide of a post-Christian world pushes against the shoreline of history. People once forced into the small inlets and coves eventually find themselves along the wide beaches of the ...

Whoop whoop🎉🎉Another FTN member has been published as part of our collab with the Practical Theology Hub.

Michaela Novak's 'The Blessed Virgin, the Theotokos: The Bodily Autonomy of Women and a Post-Christian World' can be found here:
practicaltheologyhub.com?p=2093

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Come and work with me!

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Silence and Survival: Re-Reading Bathsheba Through Womanist and Feminist Lenses   - Practical Theology Hub The story of Bathsheba, found in 2 Samuel 11-12 and 1 Kings 1-2, has long been one of the most contested narratives in biblical interpretation. The focus of dominant hegemonic readings has often falle...

A little while ago we announced a joint project with Practical Theology Hub. The first article has been released into the wild!

Silence and Survival: Re-Reading Bathsheba Through Womanist and Feminist Lenses

Anne Marie Foster

practicaltheologyhub.com?p=2057

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Thecla, the beast fighter: The saint who faced down lions and killer seals is one of many ‘leading ladies’ in early Christian texts The Christian apocrypha, texts not included in the Bible, include stories of Jesus’ female followers – including St. Thecla.

Just published my first piece for the Conversation! It’s on Thecla and her reception within Christianity.

theconversation.com/thecla-the-b...

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Registrations for our short course on the Acts of the Apostles close on Monday. Join Dr Julia Snyder to develop skills in biblical interpretation & critical awareness of the key themes in this New Testament study of the Book of Acts. Scan QR for more info or visit https://buff.ly/ehjVaSF

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Orange poster with white text boxes, rounded corners and orange text inside. Feminist Theology Network Upcoming Events. 20th Jan 7pm GMT, Publishing in Feminist & Womanist Theologies. 3rd Feb, 7pm GMT, Lizzie McManus-Dail. 11th Feb, 7pm GMT, Lisa Allen-McLaurin. 25th Mar, 7pm GMT, Amey Victoria Adkins-Jones. 28th Apr, 7pm BST, Lynn Huber & U-Wen Low.

Orange poster with white text boxes, rounded corners and orange text inside. Feminist Theology Network Upcoming Events. 20th Jan 7pm GMT, Publishing in Feminist & Womanist Theologies. 3rd Feb, 7pm GMT, Lizzie McManus-Dail. 11th Feb, 7pm GMT, Lisa Allen-McLaurin. 25th Mar, 7pm GMT, Amey Victoria Adkins-Jones. 28th Apr, 7pm BST, Lynn Huber & U-Wen Low.

Last one from me today, promise. We have been asked to post our upcoming events calendar on here, so your wish is my command... To quote the Lego Movie, "Everything is awesome..." - I genuinely can't pick my favourite, so just come to everything!

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Picture is an overhead view of a desk, keyboard, notebook and cup of coffee. Towards the bottom left, but almost central on that bottom line, is a text box, transparent but with a thin black outline. Black text reads FTN Writing Room. Every other Monday 2-4pm GMT. Online via Zoom. Link via FTN mailing list. From Mon 19th January.

To join the network and/or mailing list, please visit feministtheologynetwork.org. 

If you need further assistance in doing this, please DM and we will endeavour to help where we can.

Picture is an overhead view of a desk, keyboard, notebook and cup of coffee. Towards the bottom left, but almost central on that bottom line, is a text box, transparent but with a thin black outline. Black text reads FTN Writing Room. Every other Monday 2-4pm GMT. Online via Zoom. Link via FTN mailing list. From Mon 19th January. To join the network and/or mailing list, please visit feministtheologynetwork.org. If you need further assistance in doing this, please DM and we will endeavour to help where we can.

Back by popular demand, the FTN SUAW Writing Room will be back up and running from Monday.

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Poster for FTN online event. Title = Publishing in Feminist and Womanist Theologies. Panel of experts is listed below. Professor Lisa Isherwood, editor of the journal Feminist Theology and author of many books in Feminist Theology. Rachel Edge, Assistant Commissioning Editor at SCM Press. Professor Margaret Kamitsuka, editor of the AAR series with OUP and author of many books in Feminist Theology.

Also listed is the FTN website address www.feministtheologynetwork.org.

For assistance in accessing the mailing list and/or information sent via email directly, please DM.

Poster for FTN online event. Title = Publishing in Feminist and Womanist Theologies. Panel of experts is listed below. Professor Lisa Isherwood, editor of the journal Feminist Theology and author of many books in Feminist Theology. Rachel Edge, Assistant Commissioning Editor at SCM Press. Professor Margaret Kamitsuka, editor of the AAR series with OUP and author of many books in Feminist Theology. Also listed is the FTN website address www.feministtheologynetwork.org. For assistance in accessing the mailing list and/or information sent via email directly, please DM.

And the countdown is on... FTN expert panel on publishing is next week, so add Tuesday night to your diary.

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Renée Nicole Good's famous last words.

(I drew this early this morning.)

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British Academy International Fellowships Scheme: Call for Expressions of Interest The Faculty of Theology and Religion at the University of Oxford is inviting Expressions of Interest for the British Academy International Fellowships scheme from candidates intending to apply to be…

Opportunity for non-UK based scholars to join our lively New Testament research community for a 2-year postdoc: 2026-28 British Academy International Fellowships, Call for Expressions of Interest. Deadline 28 January. nt4ox.link/baif26

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Don't miss this webinar with @janebarter.bsky.social tomorrow! cssrscer.ca/resources-ne...

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I’m excited to see this in print! The first fruits of a very profitable stay at the Johannes Gutenberg University of Mainz. Many thanks to them. I also have learned much from @dnewheiser.bsky.social whose careful probing of certain modes of speech has refined my own thought. Thank you!

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So much good stuff coming up in @feministtheology.bsky.social over the next few months kicking off with our first event on 20th Jan which is our panel on publishing in feminist and womanist theologies. Get the dates in your diary & join the mailing list for online links feministtheologynetwork.org

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