Doing Theology in Pandemics: Facing Viruses, Violence, and Vitriol - Paperback

by Zachary Moon (Editor), Pamela R. Lightsey (Foreword by)

The COVID-19 era will be remembered not only for the tragic global public health crisis, but also for the continued police violence against persons of color, the courageous activism that continues to rise up to confront racialized violence in all its forms, and the perpetuation of white nationalist rhetoric from the highest government elected offices. Everywhere we look, we find trauma and pain, and we find resilience and resolve. This volume, featuring leading theological scholars and religious leaders, is rich in analysis of the plagues we are facing and equally rich in the resources, practices, and inspirations that will carry our efforts to build a more just world.

Author Biography

Zachary Moon is Professor of Theology and Psychology at Chicago Theological Seminary. He is the author of three books Coming Home: Ministry That Matters with Veterans and Military Families (2015), Warriors between Worlds: Moral Injury and Identities in Crisis (2019), and Goatwalking: A Quaker Pastoral Theology (2021).