Arts, Books, and Media

In Arts, Books, and Media, we feature book excerpts, book reviews, poetry, photography, fiction, images of visual artwork, reflections on art or on the life of the artist, and other creative endeavors by or of interest to women in the academy and professions.

January 04, 2024

By Fleming Rutledge

Epiphany: The Season of Glory — An Excerpt

Priest and theologian Fleming Rutledge expounds the primary biblical texts and narrative arc of the season of Epiphany, inviting us to discover anew "the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ." We're pleased to share this excerpt from her new book.

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December 19, 2023

By Emily Hunter McGowin

Christmas: The Season of Life and Light — An Excerpt

Priest and theologian Emily Hunter McGowin invites us into the church's celebration of Christmas in all its theological and liturgical splendor. We're pleased to share this excerpt from her new book at this joyous time of year.

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October 26, 2023

By Katy Bowser Hutson

Now I Lay Me Down to Fight: An Excerpt

Through verse and essays, Katy Bowser Hutson chronicles her battle with breast cancer and the complications of faith amid such a fight. We're pleased to share this excerpt from her new book in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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October 17, 2023

By Kathy Khang

Loving Disagreement: A Conversation with Kathy Khang

How can we develop robust communities that engage in real conversation? Author Kathy Khang describes her thinking in this transcribed interview.

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February 14, 2023

By Grace Hamman

The Flowers in Christ’s Wounds

Medieval poetry scholar Grace Hamman illuminates the ancient devotional practice of contemplating Christ's passion.

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January 31, 2023

By Rebecca Carhart

Reading Margery Kempe

Rebecca Carhart digs into the writings of a 15th-century English mystic and emerges with gold for readers today.

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March 10, 2022

By Ann Weems

“I No Longer Pray For Peace”

We've been taking Ann Weems's prayer-poem to heart as we remember Ukraine. We thought you might like it, too.

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October 14, 2021

By Ashley Hales

A Spacious Life: An Excerpt

Dive into this snapshot of A Spacious Life: Trading Hustle and Hurry for the Goodness of Limits as Ashley Hales explores the tension between dreams and boundaries.

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July 06, 2021

By Carmen Joy Imes

After Whiteness: An Education in Belonging (a review)

How can education support a culture of belonging in the face of racial tensions? Carmen Imes reflects on Willie James Jennings' thoughts on this important topic.

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June 22, 2021

By Michelle Ami Reyes

Becoming All Things: How Small Changes Lead To Lasting Connections Across Cultures

Take a peek into an excerpt from Michelle Reyes's recent book on cross-cultural engagement.

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