Hey friends! Long time no see! Last week I completed my first quarter of online classes at Fuller Seminary. If you missed my last post and wondered if I was still alive, I very much am. Going back to school, this school in particular, has been an amazing experience so far (although I’m not sure I’ll ever fully adjust to the reading load - yikes!). One of the classes I took is called “Foundations of Psychological Science: On Being Human.” The whole class was a fascinating exploration of the integration of theology and psychology (a favorite topic of mine right now!). One of the prominent themes of the class is the significance of human embodiment, promoting a movement away from seeing bodies and souls as separate in favor of a more integrated, wholistic view of what it means to be human (i.e. our bodies are not bad; our bodies matter; honoring embodiment is essential to human thriving from both a theological and psychological perspective).
I know this feeling just in normal conversations that take place in a co-ed setting. I didn’t even notice it was happening until my husband pointed it out and how frustrated it made him to see me treated that way. I am talked over and ignored. I used to be so excited to share my own discoveries about whatever theological topics came up. If I got interrupted, I'd jump back in at the next pause. But now that I've become aware that I'm being ignored, I don't fight to try to be heard. I just walk away. I'm so happy that my husband and I are beginning to find new community where everyone's voice is welcomed and appreciated. God bless you in your studies, Aprile!
Yes! I for sure have felt that feeling, when people are talking to my husband and I’m like, “Hey, youhoooo! I’m the one in seminary! 👋 “ A friend went to a denomination conference that does ordain women and commented on how amazing it was that people naturally assumed she was a pastor and she didn’t have to justify her existence there. It’s got me thinking it’s like when Ken goes to the real world and someone asks him for the time. You don’t notice how draining it is until you are refreshed by something just normal. It’s a lot to take in. I’d love to have your book list for that class, is SO up my alley!!
I know this feeling just in normal conversations that take place in a co-ed setting. I didn’t even notice it was happening until my husband pointed it out and how frustrated it made him to see me treated that way. I am talked over and ignored. I used to be so excited to share my own discoveries about whatever theological topics came up. If I got interrupted, I'd jump back in at the next pause. But now that I've become aware that I'm being ignored, I don't fight to try to be heard. I just walk away. I'm so happy that my husband and I are beginning to find new community where everyone's voice is welcomed and appreciated. God bless you in your studies, Aprile!
Yes! I for sure have felt that feeling, when people are talking to my husband and I’m like, “Hey, youhoooo! I’m the one in seminary! 👋 “ A friend went to a denomination conference that does ordain women and commented on how amazing it was that people naturally assumed she was a pastor and she didn’t have to justify her existence there. It’s got me thinking it’s like when Ken goes to the real world and someone asks him for the time. You don’t notice how draining it is until you are refreshed by something just normal. It’s a lot to take in. I’d love to have your book list for that class, is SO up my alley!!