A Person of Good Character: On Race, Religion and Citizenship

Schedule

Sat Apr 26 2025 at 10:00 am to 02:45 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

First United Methodist Church | Madison, WI

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Lyons Lecture Series 2025 presents author, minister, agitator, and speaker Mihee Kim-Kort for an exploration of gender and race in the U.S.
About this Event


Lyons Lecture Series 2025 Presents:

A Person of Good Character: On Race, Religion and Citizenship

Featuring: Mihee Kim-Kort

A scholar of American religions, Mihee explores gender and race in the U.S., with an emphasis on Asian American cultural productions and transpacific Christianities. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, TIME, BBC World Service, USA Today, Huffington Post, and many more.

Her books:

  • Making Paper Cranes: Toward an Asian American Feminine Theology
  • Outside the Lines: How Embracing Queerness Will Transform Your Faith


The Lyons Lecture Series honors the life and ministry of Rev David P Lyons, continuing to provoke thought and inspire faith by welcoming diverse voices to provoke thoughtful presentations and ideas outside of traditional theology.

Please email [email protected] if you have any questions about the Lyons Lecture.

Thank you and we hope you enjoy the event!


Agenda

🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Doors open for check-in, coffee, and conversation
🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
The Promised Land: Korean Autobiography as Confession

Info: Q&A session to follow lecture


🕑: 11:45 AM - 01:15 PM
Lunch

Info: Lunch available for purchase with ticket.


🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:45 PM
Citizens of the World: Progressive Asian/American Christianities

Info: Q&A session to follow lecture


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First United Methodist Church, 203 Wisconsin Avenue, Madison, United States

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