The Quaker World: Quakers and Disability

Monday 24 June 2024
19:00-20:30 (UK time)

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This live session will explore Quaker approaches to disability among Evangelical and Liberal Friends. Oscar Lugusa Malande and Benjamin Wood will talk about their chapters on this theme in The Quaker World, edited by C. Wess Daniels and Rhiannon Grant.


The session will be hosted by Stuart Masters who is Woodbrooke’s Programme Coordinator for History and Theology. Kenyan Friend, Oscar Lugusa Malande, will talk about his chapter, “Theological Foundations in Disability Issues: Evaluating the African Christian Quaker Experience.” British Friend, Benjamin Wood, will speak about his chapter, “The Body is Enough: Towards a Liberal Quaker Theology of Disability.”

This course will involve:

DiscussionSpeakerZoom Session

Accessibility info:

On the booking form, there is a chance for you to let us know about any accessibility or communication adjustments that will enable you to participate more fully in the course. Automated Zoom closed captions are available for all live sessions but if you feel you require more accurate closed captioning please email us directly in addition to booking.

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