Iliff School of Theology

Pulpit+ Exchange: Finding Hope
2025-02-17 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Denver) | Iliff School of Theology, 2323 East Iliff Avenue, Denver, CO, 80210, United States
February 2025 // “Finding Hope”
with
Dr. April MackAssistant Professor of Religion and Social Justice and the Director of the Master of Social Justice and Ethics Program, Iliff School of Theology
About the Evening’s Lecture
In this lecture, Dr. Mack will discuss historical and contemporary markers in the complex experience of African-American life in America and grapple with strategies for collective flourishing and social justice.
This engaging event invites participants to reflect on how these realities shape our shared experiences and explore ways to foster hope, resilience, and meaningful change in their communities. Rooted in her interdisciplinary expertise, Dr. Mack offers insights and practical tools for addressing structural inequalities and envisioning a more just and equitable future. Whether you are a scholar, activist, or someone seeking fresh perspectives, this lecture will inspire thoughtful dialogue and personal growth.
About Dr. April Mack
April Mack is the Assistant Professor of Religion and Social Justice and the Director of the Master of Social Justice and Ethics Program at Iliff School of Theology.
Dr. Mack describes herself as a Black feminist decolonial scholar and theo-ethicist concerned with ethics related to complex social issues, structural inequality, and wholistic justice and flourishing for Black Americans. Her research focuses on the development of postcolonial womanist theo-ethical discourse within Womanist Ethics. Dr. Mack’s other research interests include African Americans and Public Policy, Christian Social Ethics, and religious violence.Her signature course on religious violence is called God, Religion, and Violence.
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About Pulpit+ Exchange
Iliff’s Pulpit+ Exchange Series (supported by the Pathways for Tomorrow Initiative from Lilly Endowment Inc.) provides space for a diverse array of ordained clergy and lay leaders to gather for a meal and grapple with challenging issues. One of the main goals of the Pulpit+ Exchange is to build congregations of people who will authentically study, worship, walk, and act together across differences to create a just and equitable world.
About the Evening’s Agenda
In person & onlineLight meal: 5:00 – 5:45 PM (MST)Lecture: 5:45 PMQ&A and discussions with Dr. Mack & colleagues to follow
