Dr. Insook Lee is an Associate Professor of Pastoral Care and Counseling at New York Theological Seminary, and Director of NYTS’s Master of Arts in Pastoral Care and Counseling program. She is also an ordained minister of Word and Sacrament in the Presbyterian Church, U.S.A. and has served on the Board of the Presbyterian Multicultural Network. Dr. Lee received her BA and MA from Sogang University, in Seoul, South Korea, and her MDiv, ThM, and ThD from Columbia Theological Seminary, in Atlanta, Georgia. Her research and writing have explored Asian / Asian-American feminist pastoral theology, multiple religious identities, intercultural pastoral care and counseling, and Zen meditation and pastoral care. She is a Certified Fellow of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors, and serves on its board of directors. She is a member of Society for Pastoral Theology, and serves on its steering committee, as well as on the editorial board of the Journal of Pastoral Theology.
EVENT INFO
Scripture and Healing: Perspectives from the Yoruba and Christian Traditions
Date: Thursday, October 30
Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm (lunch available afterwards)
Location: The Interchurch Center, 475 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10015
All are welcome to join this exciting conversation! The sacred texts of our diverse faith traditions are much more than simply books on the shelf. In many traditions, clergy and counselors draw on their scriptures to promote holistic healing for individuals and communities. Please join us to explore the transformational power of scripture, in a rich dialogue between Yoruba and Christian scholars and faith leaders. The speakers will be: Dr. Insook Lee and Chief Solagbade Popoola. The program will include time for questions and conversation. It will be introduced by Baba Antonio Mondesire, Awo Ifa, and moderated by Dr. Henry Goldschmidt, Director of Education Programs at the Interfaith Center of New York. Admission is free, but a small donation is suggested. For information contact hgoldschmidt@interfaithcenter.org.
