Selected papers from EWA's 6th conference in 2013 are now available as a Kindle e-book in Amazon (amazon.com). The selection on liberating power includes papers on clergy sexual abuse (based on the author's own experience of pursuing a personal complaint against such abuse), the theology of wandering women (on women and migration), whether Jesus' healing … Continue reading EWA’s First E-Book Now in Amazon.com
“Liberating Power: Asian Feminist Theological Perspectives”, Note from the Editors
The story of Ecclesia of Women in Asia (EWA) begins in a conference organized by the Asian Federation of Catholic BishopsConference (AFCBC). Greatly outnumbered by men, the four women theologians present wondered among themselves, “Where are the women theologians? Are there more women in Asia who are doing theology that is culled from women’s experiences?” … Continue reading “Liberating Power: Asian Feminist Theological Perspectives”, Note from the Editors
Invitation to Join EWA 8 Videoconferencing
(Updated December 19, 2017) On Friday, January 19, 2018 there will be an interactive video conference featuring one of the paper sessions of the biennial conference of the Ecclesia of Women in Asia (EWA), which will be taking place in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam. EWA is a forum of Catholic women doing theology in Asia. … Continue reading Invitation to Join EWA 8 Videoconferencing
Composing a space: A reflection on the Visitation (Lk 1: 39-56)
The Visitation speaks to me about the mutual inner significance and delight of Mary and Elizabeth in meeting each other. I could imagine that they are close together not only physically but also spiritually. When Mary arrives, their eyes look at each other so that they can see the great things God has done in … Continue reading Composing a space: A reflection on the Visitation (Lk 1: 39-56)
EWA 8 Foodscapes: Gastronomy, Theologies and Spiritualities, Catholic Asian Feminist Theological Orientation
CALL FOR PAPERS/PARTICIPANTS 8th Biennial Conference Venue: Vietnam Date: January 18-21, 2018 WHO WE ARE Ecclesia of Women in Asia (EWA) is an academic forum of Catholic women theologians in Asia. EWA encourages and assists Catholic women in Asia to engage in research, reflection, and writing from a feminist perspective. It invites women towards doing theology that: … Continue reading EWA 8 Foodscapes: Gastronomy, Theologies and Spiritualities, Catholic Asian Feminist Theological Orientation
EPIPHANY
by Julia Ong (first posted January 2014) Was it not when the reputation of the honourable Joseph was most vulnerable that his response to God was most just? Was it not when Mary's virginity was evidently questionable that she was most true? Was it not when the Holy Family had left home, found … Continue reading EPIPHANY
Feminist Ideology Criticisms, the Bible, and the Community by Agnes M. Brazal
How can feminists critique the ideological distortions (e.g. patriarchal ideologies) in Scripture, while affirming the normativity of Scripture for Christian life? This article builds on Sandra Schneider’s solidly argued response to this question and fills the lacuna of her hermeneutical model by identifying features which theological/ecclesial communities should ideally possess for effective ideology criticism of … Continue reading Feminist Ideology Criticisms, the Bible, and the Community by Agnes M. Brazal
Patriarchy and Bodily Constructions of Femininity
by Metti A. (first posted June 2011) The body of woman is the site where culture manufactures the blockade of woman. - Valerie Export A Tamil myth,[1] illustrates beautifully the way the system of patriarchy[2] has taken control of the female body and continues to have its grip on the same. The myth, which is … Continue reading Patriarchy and Bodily Constructions of Femininity
