Sarah Jean Barton, ’The Work of the People’: Disability and Participation in the Christian Tradition
Schedule
Thu Apr 09 2026 at 06:00 pm to 07:30 pm
UTC-05:00Location
The Harkin Institute | Des Moines, IA
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On Thursday, April 9 at 6:00 pm in the Harkin Institute (2800 University Ave), Dr. Sarah Jean Barton, Assistant Professor of Occupational Therapy and Theological Ethics at Duke University, will lecture on “’The Work of the People’: Disability and Participation in the Christian Tradition.”For those wishing to attend the lecture virtually, please sign on here at least five minutes in advance: https://drake-edu.zoom.us/j/89204347295.
Dr. Barton’s talk will explore how theologies and practices of public Christian worship – liturgy – both challenge and provide creative alternatives to typical characterizations of work (e.g. individuality, efficiency, and hypercognitivity) that marginalize disabled communities.
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Where is it happening?
The Harkin Institute, 2875 University Ave, Des Moines, IA 50311-4034, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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