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A scholar and activist, Monica A. Coleman is committed to connecting faith and social justice. An ordained elder in the African Methodist Episcopal Church, Coleman has earned degrees at Harvard University, Vanderbilt University and Claremont Graduate University. Coleman is currently Associate Professor of Constructive Theology and African American Religions and Co-Director of the Center for Process Studies at Claremont School of Theology.
Sexual violence is rarely discussed in church, despite the rising incidents of rape, sexual assault, molestation and incest. The Dinah Project, which gets its name from Genesis 34 – the rape of Dinah, Jacob’s daughter – was borne out of the author’s decision to start healing through the church after being raped. What resulted is this book and an entire ministry program to assist churches in responding to sexual violence.
Watch, Listen and Read commentary from Monica. Videos include her inaugural speech at the Claremont School of Theology, a student conference lecture on “Why Today’s Religious Professionals Need to be Experts on Sex, Sexuality and Gender.” Listen to a presentation on Strong Graduate Application Tips. Read her regular commentary on the Patheos: Seek & Understand Blog. You can also download a Press kit & high resolution photo.