Dr Nicola Slee, feminist theologian and Honorary WATCH Vice President, is Guest Speaker at a Seminar at the Barnabas Centre, St Paul’s, Oadby, Leicester, from 10am-1pm, on Saturday 29th of March, 2014. The Seminar is titled: ‘Feminism and Faith’ and will be followed by a Short Feminist Liturgy.

Third wave feminism is having a significant impact on society, challenging violence against women, the objectification of women and campaigning for equality of opportunity for women especially in the public sphere.

Dr Slee will discuss feminist theology’s response to third wave feminism in the first half of her talk and then in the second half discuss developments in feminist liturgy over the past few decades, examining some of the principles of feminist liturgy and considering how feminist perspectives can enrich as well as challenge mainstream liturgy in the churches (including a consideration of inclusive language, images of God, the importance of space and visual imagery.

Full details of the event are attached below.