Entering the Waters of Bethesda:
Health Care, Body and Spirituality
March 25-27, 2010
Pacific, Asian, and North American Asian Women in Theology and Ministry
The 25th Annual PANAAWTM Conference
The Walker Center
144 Hancock St.
Newton, MA 02466, 617-969-3919
March 25th Opening Public Panel at Episcopal Divinity School: “Introducing the Theme: Health Care, Body, and Spirituality
Panelists: Drs. Mary F. Foskett, Jung Ha Kim, Boyung Lee
March 26th-27th Panels, Workshops, Mentoring:
Topics include the Bible and Health Care, Disabilities, Eldercare, Death and Dying, Mental Health, Wellness and Self Care, applying to a doctoral program
Mentoring sessions for PhD/ThD students junior faculty.
The conference is for Asian, Pacific, and North American Asian women.
Become acquainted with the work of our leading religion scholars.
Think about and discuss your own ideas and work.
Participate in the Doctoral Seminar: for those in a doctoral program.
Network with other women.
Share your hopes and concerns.
Meet new sisters from all over North America.
Worship together in various traditions.
Learn new dimensions of religious work and leadership.
Enquiries:Please email:
Deadline for Registration:January 15, 2010
Scholarships are available; deadline for scholarship applications is Feb 15, 2010 (Please refer to applicant form for scholarship requirements.)
------
PANAAWTM began as a small group of women, predominantly from Asia, who were enrolled in graduate theological institutions or working in ministry in the United States in 1984 to explore common interests and the possibility of forming a network, which later developed to include all North American Asian women. PANAAWTM holds annual conferences to address from Asian Women’s perspectives subjects such as the differences between Asian and Asian American, being Asian and women, theology, hermeneutics, youth ministry, sexuality issues, and institutional leadership. As more members have got their doctorates or have engaged in different Church ministries, PANAAWTM builds up an increasing capacity of mentoring and mutual support. (To know more about PANAAWTM, please visit our website:
Tentative Program Schedule
Thursday, March 25
2:00 – 4:30 p.m.Arrival and Registration (Episcopal Divinity School)
5:00-6:30 p.m.Dinner (Washburn Refectory)
7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Opening Panel: Introducing the Theme: “Health Care, Body, and Spirituality”, Sherrill Hall 3A – Open to the Public
Welcome: The Rev. Dr. Katherine H. Ragsdale (President and Dean, Episcopal Divinity School)
Dr. Mary F. Foskett (Wake Forest University)
Dr. Jung Ha Kim (Georgia State University)
Dr. Boyung Lee (Pacific School of Religion)
9:30Boarding the bus to The Walker Center. We will be leaving at 9:30 pm sharp. Those missing this bus must find their own way to the Walker Center!
Friday, March 26
7:00 – 7:30 a.m.Morning Meditation: Wenh-In Ng, Emmanuel College, Toronto (downstairs conference room)
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.Breakfast
8:30 – 9:00 a.m.Introductions
9:00 – 9:45 a.m.Worship
9:45 – 10:00 a.m.Break
10:00 – 12:00 p.m.Plenary Panel: “The Bible, Heath Care, Body and Spirituality” (downstairs conference room)
Lai Ling Elizabeth Ngan (George W. Truett Theological Seminary)
Mary F. Foskett (Wake Forest University)
Gale A. Yee (Episcopal Divinity School)
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.Lunch
(PANAAWTM board meeting 12:30-2:00, upstairs conference room)
1:00 – 2:00 p.m.Interest Groups/Free Time
2:00 – 3:30 p.m.Workshops:
- Caring for Elderly as Spiritual Practice (Su Yon Pak, Union Theological Seminary)
- Wellness and Self Care (Anne Joh, Garrett Evangelical Theological Seminary)
- Feminist Spiritual Activism (K. Christine Pae, Denison University)
- Workshop on Writing for Publication (Rita Nakashima Brock, Faith Voices)
3:30 – 3:45 p.m.Break
3:45 – 5:15 p.m.Workshops:
- Mental Health (Insook Lee, Hood Theological Seminary)
- Shibashi Body Movements (Elizabeth Tapia, Drew University)
- Mentoring Junior Faculty: (Seung-Ai Yang, Chicago Theological Seminary)
- How to Apply to a Doctoral Program: (Nami Kim, Spelman College)
6:00 p.m.Dinner
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.A PANAAWTM Celebration: Gift-Giving (downstairs conference room)
8:00– 9:30 p.m.Tai Chi and Tai Chi Sword Demonstration (Ms. Chun Chi ZHU)
Saturday, March 27
7:30 – 8:30 a.m.Breakfast
8:30 – 8:45 a.m.Opening Session
8:45 – 10:15 a.m.Plenary Session: The Pastoral Theology of Health Care (downstairs conference room)
Anne Dondapati Allen (University of Colorado at Denver)
10:15 – 10:30 a.m.Break
10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.PANAAWTM Business Meeting
11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.Closing Worship
12:30 – 1:30 p.m.Lunch
2:30 – 4:30 p.m.Doctoral Seminars
6:30 p.m.Dinner
Sunday, March 28: Departures for Faculty Advisors and Doctoral Students
The Walker Center
171 Grove St.
Auburndale, MA 02466
617-969-3919
The Episcopal Divinity School
99 Brattle St.
Cambridge, MA 02138
11/14/2009