Faith in the Time of Corona: Racism, College Students, & Christianity

Posted by Seth Schapiro | Jul 26, 2020 | All Talk, Arts & Culture, Education, Faith Matters, Local, Wellness | 0

Intersections

Faith in the Time of Corona: Racism, College Students, & Christianity

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The public murder of George Floyd by a White police officer in Minneapolis has sparked a nationwide discussion about race, ethnicity, and social justice. Religious groups are responding to this issue in vastly different ways. InterVarsity Christian Fellowship is a religious organization that works with students at colleges and universities around the country. Listen to a discussion with the National Director of Diversity for InterVarsity who discusses how her organization is addressing the issues of systemic racism, equity, and social justice.

TOPIC: RACISM, COLLEGE STUDENTS, & CHRISTIANITY

GUEST:

Sarah Akutagawa (InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Director of Diversity)

About The Author

Seth Schapiro

Over many years, Seth Schapiro has interacted with a variety of cultures and faith perspectives, both in his personal experiences as well as in his professional life. He grew up in a Jewish home and received a Bachelor’s Degree in Community Studies at UCSC. While living in the mountains of eastern Kentucky, he was exposed to various Appalachian Christian traditions. After teaching elementary school, he developed a K-12 multicultural education program that teaches principles of character using the words and lives of inspiring world figures. His travels have included visiting Muslim-majority countries in the Middle East and Asia where he has observed the influence of Islamic faith on people’s everyday lives. He has also lived in Cambodia and taught at a Buddhist university in Phnom Penh.