Religion and Global Health Forum Launch Event: “Bridging the Health Divide. Building Health Equity. Healing Whole Persons

Explore the intersections of Science, Spirituality, Theological Education, Ministry in Health and Quality at Garrett’s inaugural Religion and Global Health Forum (RGHF) on February 26 from 9:00am-7:00pm. Formed in 2020, RGHF seeks to build a world where peoples of all backgrounds, especially historically marginalized persons and communities, have access to consistent, quality healthcare and dignity. Guest speakers include Professor Kenneth Ngwa, Rev. Dr. Evelyn Parker, Kathleen Griffin, Professor Esther Acolatse, Professor Arthur Pressley and Dr. Wilfred Ngwa. Please register here. If you have any questios or difficulties with the form, please contact Professor Ngwa at kenneth.ngwa@garrett.edu.

You can join us virtually here!

Program Outline

8:30 am – Registration and Breakfast (continental)

9:30 a.m. – Opening Remarks
RGHF director (Kenneth Ngwa)
Dean Harvey
President Viera

Session 1 (10:00 – 11:00 a.m.): Bridging the Health Divide: What Science and Spirituality Can Do
Speaker 1: Dr. Wilfred Ngwa, Oncologist and director of the Global Health Catalyst
Speaker 2: Rev Dr. Evelyn Parker, Trained Biologist and Professor of Practical Theology

Session 2 (11:15 – 12:15 p.m.): Building Health Equity: What Theological Institutions Can Do
Speakers: Directors of Centers at GETS

Lunch: 12:30 – 1:30pm (on your own)

Session 2 Continued: (1:40 – 2:40 p.m.)
Speakers: Directors of Centers at GETS

Session 3 (2:45 – 3:45 p.m.): Healing Whole Persons: What Churches and Psychologists Can Do
Speakers: Kathleen Griffith, UMC Global Health Ministries Director (or representative),
Speakers: Esther Acolatse, Professor of Pastoral Theology and world Christianity, GETS
Speakers: Arthur Pressley, Professor of Psychology and Religion at Drew and Garrett Alum