Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena will hold its annual Integration Symposium featuring Boston University theologian Shelly Rambo, who will examine religious trauma and healing through historical spiritual guides.
The two-day symposium, on Feb. 21 and 22, will bring together clergy, clinicians and ministry leaders to explore theological approaches for communities impacted by trauma.
Rambo, an associate professor of theology at Boston University School of Theology, will deliver three keynote addresses focusing on harmful religious messaging and paths toward psychological restoration.
Her talks include “Growing the Human Spirit After Trauma,” exploring theological messages that impede growth, and insights from Julian of Norwich on rebuilding spiritual trust.
The final keynote will examine Howard Thurman’s concept of “the growing edge” and his teachings about nurturing spiritual growth in communities impacted by trauma and marginalization.
Rambo, author of “Spirit and Trauma” and “Resurrecting Wounds,” brings 19 years of experience training church leaders in trauma response through theological and faith practices.
She recently led a Trauma-Responsive Congregations grant program partnering with 10 congregations and co-edited “Chaplaincy and Spiritual Care in the Twenty-First Century” with Wendy Cadge.
The symposium in February aims to develop what Fuller Seminary describes as “a robust theology and psychology of the human spirit” for supporting individuals and communities dealing with trauma.
The free public event will offer up to six continuing education credits, available for $10 per credit for Fuller alumni and $15 for others.
Each keynote session includes specific learning objectives, from identifying traumatizing theological messages to developing clinical interventions for communities impacted by racial trauma.
The symposium schedule features interactive dialogues, workshops and panel discussions on trauma recovery, with breaks for community connection through shared meals and coffee hours.
For more information and to register, visit https://www.fuller.edu/
