The Rev. Eboni Marshall Turman

This week’s radical is The Rev. Eboni Marshall Turman, PhD. She is an assistant professor of theology and African American religion at Yale University Divinity School. Even in academia, Eboni pushes against the boundaries of normative theological discourse, particularly around the image of God. Throughout our conversation, Eboni shares all about how she weaves together her theological, spiritual, and academic work and applies it to society and history. She breaks down the importance of having a spiritual practice, and how she understands Christianity as both an oppressive organization and one of liberation. Some Questions I Ask: What do you spend most of your time doing? (1:09)How do you feel about the power and necessity of a spiritual practice? (4:58)How did your life begin? (12:34)How are the emotional and social elements of dance infused into your work as a professor of theology? (23:20)Can you tell us more about how racial and gender injustice intersect? (38:04)In This Episode, You Will Learn: How Eboni weaves together her theological work in the academic world and general society. (3:02)How Eboni understands Christianity as both an oppressor and liberator. (6:29)Why Eboni decided to stick with religious institutions, given their oppressive tendencies. (10:39)How Eboni’s love for dance and movement adds power to her work. (21:04)How Eboni learned to persevere and build endurance. (30:49)How Eboni incorporates apocalyptic vision into her work. (40:34)Resources: WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.