Theology and Ethnography Workshop: The Work of Our Hands

The Ecclesial Practices Unit invites educators, researchers, and doctoral students to participate in a collaborative conversation about qualitative theological methods. Table group discussions create space for participants to share about their past, present, and future ethnographic work. Groups are created based on the interests of participants. This includes conversation with scholars working in similar disciplines, such as ethics, liturgical studies, religion and race, world Christianity, pastoral care, disability studies, and more. It also includes discussion with scholars navigating similar dimensions of the research process, such as establishing partnerships with collaborators, data collection, analysis, writing, and more. Panelists who employ innovative ethnographic methods will share their expertise and facilitate group discussion.