Hollins University associate provost and religious studies professor Darla Schumm, Ph.D., has published her new book, Healing Ableism: Stories About Disability and Religious Life through Rutgers University Press. An author, researcher, educator, and international expert on the intersections of disability and the world’s religions, Schumm, who is blind, presents a unique and vital perspective in her latest work.
“In Healing Ableism: Stories about Disability and Religious Life, Darla Schumm explores the extraordinary stories of people with disabilities who struggle with the ordinary human challenges of faith and doubt, exclusion and inclusion, and injustice and justice,” Rutgers University Press writes. “Blending candid storytelling, cultural critique, and theory, Schumm invites readers to reflect on the experiences of people with disabilities in religious communities and organizations.”
Pulpits and sacred texts often offer teachings, parables, and metaphors regarding disability. The authentic voices of people with disabilities sharing their faith journeys, spiritual experiences, and religious life are rarely heard…