The Eastern European Institute of Theology, with support from Dnipro Hope Mission, ScholarLeaders, and Langham Publishing, holds the Summer School of Theology 2023. Its purpose is to create a platform to support the viability of the Ukrainian theological community and its involvement in the global dialogue.
The topic of the Summer 2023 session: “Wounds of Today’s World: Doing and Living Theology in the Context of Trauma.”
"The terrible consequences of Russian aggression against sovereign Ukraine have turned the world upside down, revealing the perils of living in the 21st century. Alongside the looming, constant threat, the war brought traumas that must be understood and overcome by this and the next generations: loss of loved ones, health, livelihood, and meanings. Traumatic experiences of present-day life are not limited to the consequences of war. And yet, war can become the epicentre of all possible traumas: from victims of emotional and sexual violence to those who suffer from illnesses, grief, and various forms of loneliness and hopelessness. So why does trauma occur? Can new life arise from death? These questions are central to Christianity. Can theology offer anything for life after trauma and help survivors avoid further trauma? How does the experience of trauma hinder us from serving others? How does the experience of trauma create opportunities for serving others? These are the questions that this session will seek to answer".
For this purpose, the Eastern European Institute of Theology has gathered the best experts in contemporary trauma theory and theology. The School of Theology will host theologians, philosophers, and psychologists of various Christian traditions.
The School will take place from July 31 to August 5 on Zoom. More details coming soon. Registration will begin in June and will be announced on the Institute's website.