How does one discern one's path, and begin to develop and follow it? University/College students sometimes feel overwhelmed, uncertain and disempowered; though they want to make a difference in the world, they're not sure how to get started, and wonder how best to use their education as a resource. In this talk Denton-Borhaug traces her journey as a peace and justice scholar, teacher and activist, to explore how this pathway took shape in her own life. Peace and justice opportunities and challenges are deeply present, need our attention, and await our attention, discernment and willingness to take some meaningful steps forward.
Kelly Denton-Borhaug, Ph.D., is a professor at Moravian University where she teaches courses in Religion and Society, Ethics, and Peace and Justice Studies. Almost 25 years ago, the events of 9/11 galvanized her research and writing, and she began to investigate religion's influence in direct, structural and cultural violence, resulting in her book, U.S. War-culture, Sacrifice and Salvation. She also is the author of And Then Your Soul is Gone: Moral Injury and U.S. War-culture. Currently she is at work on a qualitative research project based on veteran narratives of moral injury, recovery and health for the upcoming resource, Moral Injury and the Burning Spark of Conscience: Veterans Share Their Stories, and Their Visions for Recovery and Renewed Hope.