Suffolk Theology Forum

Exploring Christian theological issues in an open, non-partisan way

Thursday 6th February 2020 at 2:00 PM

Refreshments available from 1:30 PM

Dr Elaine Storkey

Broadcaster, philosopher, sociologist and theologian

will speak on

‘HOW CAN THEOLOGY HELP US UNDERSTAND GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE?’

This is likely to be a very popular event and the venue has limited capacity.  To book your place, please send an email to info@stf.one with a subject line “Storkey Lecture”.  Places will be booked on a first come, first registered basis

Elaine Storkey is a philosopher, sociologist and theologian, having held posts at the Open University, King's College, London, and the University of Oxford. From 1997-2015 she was the President of Tearfund, and has since been involved in monitoring aid, relief and advocacy work in countries of the Global South. In 2010 she and her husband Alan became founder members of Restored, an organisation committed to

advocating against violence to women. Elaine is the author of numerous books and publications, her most recent being the acclaimed 'Scars Across Humanity,’ where Elaine combines rigorous research and compelling personal testimonies to investigate the different forms of violence experienced by women across the globe today.

Co-op Education Centre

Pedestrian entrance - 11 Fore Street, Ipswich IP4 1JW.
within walking distance from bus & train stations.

Free car park - Car park entrance on Waterworks Street
For SatNav use IP4 1JG or coordinates 52.055 1.160

Entry £5 a meeting.  Free to student card holders.  Open to all. No need to book.

Queries:  Vanda Broughton, Forum Secretary   01728 748280   v.broughton@ucl.ac.uk

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