SCORR Workshops

Saturday, February 9, 2008     10:30 – 12:00 pm   

Our Place at the Table: Being White in a Multi-Ethnic World

In an increasingly global society, America is faced with the challenge of true integration as ethnically diverse populations increase.  However, misunderstanding, fear, apathy, and rejection have plagued the "majority" group -- white Americans.  Do white Americans have a cultural heritage?  What is this so-called "white privilege?"  How can the ethnic community accept the efforts of those who try to reach out?  Working through these issues is difficult -- it is painful to discover how years of past and continuing social injustice can destroy relationships of our generation.  This open discussion, for students of all ethnic backgrounds, seeks to promote responsibility within the Body of Christ to face our fears and promote change as a unified, loving community.
Doug Schaupp        Mayers Auditorium

Welcoming the Stranger: Prophetic and Pastoral Approaches to Immigration

The Bible’s perspective on immigrants and immigration is vastly different than Lou Dobbs’. Is there an immigration crisis? Is the immigration system broken and in what way? How can and should Christians respond to the immigrant families in our midst? Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE) is an economic justice ministry which has been at the forefront in recent years of faith response to immigrants and immigration, including the coordination of the New Sanctuary Movement. Come prepared to participate in lively discussion.
Alexia Salvatierra    Sutherland 113

Spoken Word Poetry: Developing Dynamic Delivery

What is Slam Poetry?  How does Slam Poetry fit into the Hop Hop culture?  Can Slam Poetry be a part of your ministry?  This interactive session will help you learn the art and skill of effective Slam poetry.  Find out how to use your gift of poetry in your ministry, understand the subculture of Slam Poetry, and learn how to perform in the market place of other slam poets.  Bring your poetry pieces with you, this will be an open poetry session.
Odd Thomas and Propaganda    Sutherland 114 

Challenges and Opportunities for the Decade Ahead: Latinos in Christian Higher Education

The Latino population is among the fastest growing population in the United States and is also a major factor in the future of college/university enrollment.  Latinos are a very diverse community encompassing ethnic, cultural and generational factors.  Is Christian Higher Education prepared to embrace this new generation of students?  Will the Latino community be allowed to thrive in Christian Higher Education?  This session will present some of the challenges and opportunities from real life experiences.  Students and faculty are invited to join in processing how we can better prepare to be effective for a future that embraces the richness that diversity brings.
Jonathan Calvillo    Sutherland 115

Saturday, February 9, 2008    1:30-3:00 pm   

Biblical Foundations for Understanding Racial Reconciliation

Although topics such as diversity, justice and reconciliation are truths that are found throughout the Bible, many Christians today would struggle to articulate a theology of reconciliation.  These are unfortunately neglected topics in Bible studies and sermons in the Evangelical community today.  Come take a journey through both the Old and New Testament for a foundational workshop on how diversity and reconciliation finds it basis in the pages of Scripture.
Doug Schaupp        Mayers Auditorium

In Search of Shalom: White People In Reconciliation

What role do white people in America play in racial reconciliation?  A question many struggle with.  This film seeks to address some of the many issues related to white people and the process of diversity and equality in our society.  The documentary film, “In Search of Shalom” will seek to address issues such as defining white culture, addressing white privilege and institutional racism.  The film will also give voice to white people who have embraced reconciliation as a lifelong journey and their process as they seek to participate in building God’s Kingdom on earth.  Come prepared to participate in thought provoking discussion.
Tabitha Verdick & Krista Walthall    Sutherland 113

The Lord Hears the Cry of the Poor: Effective Solutions to the Crisis of Working Poverty

Why are so many full-time workers and their families living in poverty?  What does the Word of God say to this crisis?  What can Christians do?  Clergy and Laity United for Economic Justice (CLUE) brings faith leaders and congregations to contribute their unique gifts to low-wage workers’ struggles for a living wage, health insurance, fair working conditions and a voice in the decisions that most affect their lives.  We have a track record of over a decade of effective solutions.  We will share information about the problem, the solutions and concrete ways that you can help.
Alexia Salvatierra    Sutherland 114

Religiously Charged Ethnocentrism and Conflict in the Kingdom of God

This session will explore a phenomenon called “Religiously Charged Ethnocentrism” and how it leads to conflict and divisions among believers. All humans are ethnocentric, meaning we tend to judge other cultures by the standards of our own culture, and tend to see our own culture as “normal” and “better.” In Christian settings, we tend to spiritualize our ethnocentrism, seeing our cultural standards as not only normal and better, but more “Godly” or “Biblical” than others. This session will help us see how this phenomenon wreaks havoc on the body of Christ and undermines our unity as believers. We will also explore practical ways to overcome its influence in our churches, ministries, and colleges.
Brad Christerson    Sutherland 115 

An Exploration of African Dance Form

This workshop provides a short survey of African dance and it's adaptations (Haitian, Caribbean and South American influences).  Participants will learn isolation and full body motion patterns which will then be combined to construct a short dance.  A discussion on the derivation of movements and their meanings will be included as part of the exercise.  Wear comfortable clothing and come prepared to learn and move in ways that are new and sometimes uncomfortable. Come prepared to learn and explore.
Linda Kazibwe    Sutherland Auditorium