9th Annual WML Academic Symposium

Time: 12:00
Room: 224
Presenter(s): Miles B. Hunt
Title: Nevertheless, She Persisted
Developed under the guidance of Dr. Jennifer Garcia Bashaw , Christian Studies

The sermon “Nevertheless, She Persisted” offers a congregationally accessible, yet academically driven exposition of the pericope of “The Canaanite Woman” found in Matthew 15: 21-28. The sermon serves as an example of bridging the gap between academia and the pew as it explores concepts such as history, gender roles, social justice issues, as well as the role of the Church. These concepts are presented in a way that is accessible to the congregants while not compromising the integrity of the research, allowing the congregant to derive both academic and spiritual nourishment from the sermon.