Yale Divinity School

Scripture undeniably calls us to pursue justice in the world, and human rights provides a systemic, overarching framework for justice—one that aspires to protect the dignity and liberty of all people, everywhere. Christianity has made an indelible imprint on human rights, through unique theological and historic contributions. Yet we see the concept too often misunderstood, neglected, or misused across the country and within some religious communities. How can people of faith and goodwill reclaim a vision of inherent, universal human rights as a mode and measure of justice? This series will explore three Protestant theologians’ work on human rights in relation to pressing problems of injustice: systemic racism, rising nationalism, and enduring patriarchy. We’ll consider the legacy of exemplary faith leaders who have championed human rights. Join us and gain new insights to inform your own work for justice in the world. Session One: “Human Rights in Light of Divine Love” Session Two: “Human Rights in Light of Sacred Human Worth” Session Three: “Human Rights in Light of Christ’s Solidarity with Humankind” The sessions will take place via Zoom Feb. 1, 8, and 15 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm Eastern. Registration is now open here. You can learn more […]

Scripture undeniably calls us to pursue justice in the world, and human rights provides a systemic, overarching framework for justice—one that aspires to protect the dignity and liberty of all people, everywhere. Christianity has made an indelible imprint on human rights, through unique theological and historic contributions. Yet we see the concept too often misunderstood, neglected, or misused across the country and within some religious communities. How can people of faith and goodwill reclaim a vision of inherent, universal human rights as a mode and measure of justice? This series will explore three Protestant theologians’ work on human rights in relation to pressing problems of injustice: systemic racism, rising nationalism, and enduring patriarchy. We’ll consider the legacy of exemplary faith leaders who have championed human rights. Join us and gain new insights to inform your own work for justice in the world. Session One: “Human Rights in Light of Divine Love” Session Two: “Human Rights in Light of Sacred Human Worth” Session Three: “Human Rights in Light of Christ’s Solidarity with Humankind” The sessions will take place via Zoom Feb. 1, 8, and 15 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm Eastern. Sign up for emails from Justice Revival to be […]

Scripture undeniably calls us to pursue justice in the world, and human rights provides a systemic, overarching framework for justice—one that aspires to protect the dignity and liberty of all people, everywhere. Christianity has made an indelible imprint on human rights, through unique theological and historic contributions. Yet we see the concept too often misunderstood, neglected, or misused across the country and within some religious communities. How can people of faith and goodwill reclaim a vision of inherent, universal human rights as a mode and measure of justice? This series will explore three Protestant theologians’ work on human rights in relation to pressing problems of injustice: systemic racism, rising nationalism, and enduring patriarchy. We’ll consider the legacy of exemplary faith leaders who have championed human rights. Join us and gain new insights to inform your own work for justice in the world. Session One: “Human Rights in Light of Divine Love” Session Two: “Human Rights in Light of Sacred Human Worth” Session Three: “Human Rights in Light of Christ’s Solidarity with Humankind” The sessions will take place via Zoom Feb. 1, 8, and 15 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 pm Eastern. Sign up for emails from Justice Revival to be […]

Justice Revival’s Allyson McKinney Timm will be returning to her alma mater, Yale Divinity School, this October for Convocation. Professor Jennifer Herdt and Allyson will be holding a public conversation at the intersection of human rights and Christian ethics on Friday, October 14th, 2:30-3:15 pm Eastern. Details about listening to the conversation virtually are forthcoming. During her time as a teaching fellow at Yale Law School, Allyson co-taught an undergraduate course in human rights and supervised law students in the Allard K. Lowenstein Human Rights Clinic. She later served as a guest speaker and consultant on issues at the intersection of human rights and religion. While at Yale Divinity School, whe co-led the YDS Women’s Center and organized a symposium on campus sexual assault. Allyson looks forward to returning and exploring the interconnections of human rights and Christian ethics with her former professor, Jennifer Herdt. Allyson will share how she was called to this work, how her studies at YDS were formative to the project, and what she and fellow YDS graduates are doing through Justice Revival. Jennifer A. Herdt is Gilbert L. Stark Professor of Christian Ethics at Yale University’s Divinity School.  Her most recent book, Forming Humanity: Redeeming […]