THE REV. DR. ELIZABETH L. HINSON-HASTY Alumni Hall 209 Bellarmine University 2001 Newburg Road Louisville, KY 40205 1(502) 272-8031 [email protected]
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Summer 2012-present Chair, Department of Theology
2014-present Professor of Theology (tenured)
Spring 2008-2014 Associate Professor of Theology (tenured)
Fall 2004-2008 Assistant Professor of Theology; Acting Chair, Theology Department, 2007-2008 Bellarmine University
2004-present Pulpit Supply, Presbytery of Mid-Kentucky
2002 Ordained as Minister of Word and Sacrament, PCUSA
Fall 2001-2004 Assistant Professor of Religious Studies and Chair of the Department of Religious Studies St. Andrews Presbyterian College
2001-2004 Pulpit Supply, Presbytery of Coastal Carolina
1995-2001 Pulpit Supply, Presbytery of the Peaks
1995-1997 Program Development Coordinator for Interfaith Outreach Association, Lynchburg,Virginia.
EDUCATION
2002 Ph.D. Union Theological Seminary and Presbyterian School of Christian Education
1995 M.Div. Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary (LPTS)
1990 B.A. William Jewell College (WJC)
ACADEMIC HONORS, AWARDS, AND GRANTS RECEIVED
2018 Catholic Press Association First Place Award for The Problem of Wealth: A Christian Response to a Culture of Affluence as the Best Book Related to Catholic Social Teaching
2018 Louisville Institute Sabbatical Grant for Researchers, “Seeking More than Dutiful Love: God’s Healing in the Context of Families with Mental Illness.”
2016 Certificate Awarded for Participating in the Global Ecumenical School on Governance, Finance, and Management sponsored by the WCC and WCRC at Tao Fong Shan Center in Hong Kong, August 22-September 2, 2016
2016 Distinguished Alum Award, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Introductions of and comments made by award recipients available online at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4lCNvKpGq8&feature=yo utu.be
2015 Award of Excellence from the Associated Church Press in the Bible Resource Category for Reconciling Paul: A Contemporary Study of 2 Corinthians and the Companion DVD.
2014-2016 Awarded $47,000 grant for the “The Little Way Learning Community” from Council of Independent Colleges. Grant proposal co-authored with Dr. Melanie-Prejean Sullivan, Director of Campus Ministry.
Summer 2013 Named Coolidge Fellow for Cross Currents and Auburn Seminary Summer Colloquium, New York, New York
Fall 2010 Awarded Bellarmine “Faith and Reason” Award
Spring 2010 Awarded Wilson Wyatt Faculty Fellowship Award for Excellence in Teaching and Scholarship
Fall 2010 Fulbright Scholar, Debreceni Református Hittudományi Egyetem (Debrecen Reformed Theological University), Debrecen, Hungary
2008 Awarded Kentuckiana Metroversity Instructional Development Award for Course Entitled “Theology from the Margins”
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2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 , Recipient of President’s Faculty Merit Award 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
2008 Selected by Bellarmine Students as a Faculty “Superhero”
August 2007 Opening Convocation Speaker for Bellarmine University, Address Entitled “Grow to See the World in a New Way”
2006 Recipient of Provost’s Faculty Merit Award
Spring 2006 Awarded $2,500 Grant for Consultation with Wabash Center for Teaching and Learning, Grant Used by Theology Department to Begin Review of Theology 200
January 2003-August 2004 Project Director for $10,000 Grant Awarded by Valparaiso Project to Study “Christian Practices and Persons with Disabilities”
July 2002 Jessie Ball DuPont Summer Fellowship, National Humanities Center, Research Triangle Park Theme: “Things that are God’s, Things that are Caesar’s” taught by Paul Weithman, Notre Dame University
2002 Awarded Honorable Mention by Associated Church Press for Biographical Profile in Horizons
1988 National Mortar Board Society, U of L and WJC
1987 Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society, WJC
PUBLICATIONS
Authored Books
The Problem of Wealth: A Christian Response to a Culture of Affluence. Maryknoll: Orbis Books, 2017. This book was adopted for the 2018-2019 JustFaith training program. More information available via this link: https://justfaith.org/?s=Hinson+Hasty
Dorothy Day for Armchair Theologians. Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 2014.
Beyond the Social Maze: Exploring Vida Dutton Scudder’s Theological Ethics. New York: Continuum, 2006.
Edited Books
Prayers for a New Social Awakening, co-edited with Christian Iosso. Louisville: Westminster John Knox January 2019 3
Press, 2008. This book was adopted for the 2018-2019 JustFaith training program. More information available via this link: https://justfaith.org/?s=Hinson+Hasty
To Do Justice: Engaging Progressive Christians in Social Action, co-edited with Rebecca Todd Peters. Louisville, Westminster John Knox Press: 2008.
Articles in Refereed Journals
“Solidarity and the Social Gospel: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives.” The American Journal of Theology and Philosophy Vol. 37, No. 2 (May 2016): 137-150
“The Problem of Wealth,” Cross Currents Volume 64 #1 (March 2014): 39-58.
“The Significance of Valerie Saiving’s ‘Human Situation: A Feminine View’,” co-edited with Mark Douglas. This co-edited work includes a co-authored introduction and eight essays written by different scholars in honor of the 50th anniversary of Valerie Saiving’s “Human Situation: A Feminine View.” Journal of Feminist Studies in Religion Volume 28 #1 (Spring 2012): 75-134.
“A Feminist Claiming Humility as the Means to Embrace and Empower Women around the Globe,” a contribution to the roundtable discussion honoring Valerie Saiving’s article. Journal of Feminist Studies in Religion Volume 28 #1 (Spring 2012): 108-114.
“Finding the Little Gate: A U.S. Theologian’s Reflections on the Public Role of the Church in Hungary.” Studia Theologica Debrecinensis (Spring 2011).
“The Future of the Social Gospel” Theology Today Volume 66, #1 (April 2009): 60-73.
“Reflections on Psalm 8” for Between Text and Sermon. Interpretation (October 2005):392-394.
“A New Womanhood: Vida Dutton Scudder on Women’s Public Role in Advancing the Social Gospel” Perspectives in Religious Studies 33 #2 (Summer 2006): 155-172.
Essays in Books
Connections essays on Genesis 28 and Isaiah 44, Genesis 29 and 1 Kings 3, and Genesis 32 and Isaiah 55. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press (forthcoming).
“Girl-Talk (Gossip)” for Encountering the Sacred, co-edited by Rebecca Todd Peters and Grace Y. Kao. New York: Bloomsbury, 2018, 105-118.
“Mentoring Toward a Humane Disposition, Attitude, and Imagination,” co-authored with Douglas F. Ottati in book edited by Cameron Murchison and Dean Thompson. Grand Rapids: William B. Eerdmans, 2018, 195-210.
“Paying a Visit to Zaccheus’ House” in Calvinism on the Peripheries, ed. by Ábrahám KOVÁCS, co- edited by Béla BARÁTH. Budapest: L’Harmattan, 2016.
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“ ‘In Each the Work of All and in All the Work of Each’: Sin and Salvation in Schleiermacher and Rauschenbusch,” in Schleiermacher ‘s Influence on American Thought and Religious Life, 1835-1920. Volume I, edited by Jeffrey Wilcox, Terrence N. Tice, and Catherine Kelsey. Wipf and Stock 2014, 370-392.
“The African Growth and Opportunity Act: A US Perspective on Who Benefits,” The European Union, the United States, and China in Africa, edited by Rogate R. Mshana. Geneva: WCC Publications, 2013, 89-106.
“ ‘As Any Might Have Need’: Envisioning Communities of Shared Partnership” in Poverty, Wealth, and Ecology: Ecumenical Perspectives from North America, edited by Joy Kennedy. World Council of Churches, 2012, 101-130.
Theological Perspective on Mark 15: 6-15, Feasting on the Gospels. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press.
Theological Perspective on Mark 15: 16-20, Feasting on the Gospels. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press.
“For Workers” in To Do Justice, 1-11.
“Introduction,” in To Do Justice, co-authored with Rebecca Todd Peters, xii-xxiv.
“Introduction,” in Prayers for the New Social Awakening, co-authored with Christian Iosso.
Theological Interpretation of Psalms 51: 1-17. Feasting on the Word: The Lectionary Commentary Series, Year C, Volume 2. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2009, 8-12.
Theological Interpretation of Psalms 91:1-2, 9-16. Feasting on the Word: The Lectionary Commentary Series, Year C, Volume 2. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2009, 32-38.
Theological Interpretation of Psalms 108. Feasting on the Word.
“Facing Change: Cast Outs Calling Us Toward Healing” for Called Out With. Edited by Sylvia Thorson-Smith, Johanna van Wijk-Bos, Norm Pott, and William P. Thompson. Louisville: Westminster/John Knox Press, 1997, 105-112.
Contributions to Dictionaries and Other Scholarly Resources
Short entry on “Katie Geneva Cannon,” Westminster Dictionary of Women in American Religious History, edited by Eleanor Stebner and Susan Lindley. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2008.
“Alice Brown Davis,” Westminster Dictionary of Women in American Religious History.
“Jane Currie Blaikie Hoge,” Westminster Dictionary of Women in American Religious History.
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“Jean Kenyon Mackenzie,” Westminster Dictionary of Women in American Religious History.
“Susan Lincoln Tolman Mills,” Westminster Dictionary of Women in American Religious History.
“Nelle Morton,” Westminster Dictionary of Women in American Religious History.
“Yolanda Pupo-Ortiz,” Westminster Dictionary of Women in American Religious History.
“Olivia Egleston Phelps Stokes and Carolyn Phelps,” Westminster Dictionary of Women in American Religious History.
“Lilias Sirling Horton Underwood,” Westminster Dictionary of Women in American Religious History.
“Anna White,” Westminster Dictionary of Women in American Religious History.
“Lucy Wright,” Westminster Dictionary of Women in American Religious History.
Articles in More Popular Magazines and Journals
“The Theological Imperative to Study Economics,” The Presbyterian Outlook (March 6, 2017): 12-16. In addition, Guest editor for “A Primer on Economics for Church Leaders.” The Presbyterian Outlook (March 2017).
Devotion on Psalm 146 in Lenten Reflections on The Confession of Belhar 2016, edited by Kerri N. Allen and Donald McKim with an introduction by Allan Boesak. Louisville: The Witherspoon Press, 2016.
“Beyond Free Market Faith.” Presbyterians Today (April 2011).
“We Need Advocacy Groups!” The Presbyterian Outlook (July 20-27, 2009): 12-13.
“Celebrating 100 Years of Social Awareness: The Social Creed for the 21st Century.” Horizons (May/June 2008).
“Until Every Need is Met: Christian Women Working for Justice in the Early Twentieth Century.” Horizons (November/December 2006): 8-10.
“Through the Work of Our Hands and the Meditation of Our Hearts: Defining Spirituality for Contemporary Justice Seekers.” Hungry Hearts Volume 14 (Fall 2005):11-14. Reprinted in Stewardship of Public Life: Biblical and Theological Perspectives, Washington Office of the PC(USA) (January 2006).
“Creating an Inclusive Community” Horizons (September/October 2004):25-27.
“Bridging the Gap” for Upper Room Disciplines 2004. Nashville: Upper Room Books, 2003, 101-107.
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“When Will the Weeping End” Horizons (July/August 2002): 12-14.
“Violence, Vulnerability, and the Suffering of God” Church and Society (January/February 2002): 129- 132.
“Circles: Communicating the Identity of Presbyterian Women Through Ritual and Practice” (co- authored with Lee Hinson-Hasty) for Horizons (September/October 2001): 14-17.
“An Embodied Spirituality” for Horizons (July/August 2001): 18-20.
“Reaching for Equality: Following in the Footsteps of Pearl S. Buck” for Horizons (March/April 2001): 10-12.
“Using Employment Information Services: Advice for Students” for Religious Studies News Volume 14, Number 3 (September 1999): 3.
Opening Devotion (co-authored with G. Lee Hinson-Hasty) for Horizons (May/June 1999): 1.
Articles in Online Journals and Other Online Resources
“Grounding Politeness, Duty, and Honor in Solidarity and Love,” a reflection on Grace Ji-Sun Kim’s Embracing the Other: The Transformative Spirit of Love, Ecclesio (July 12, 2017). Available online at https:www.ecclesio.com
“Religion, Education and Democratic Vitality,” Journey Films Op-Ed Contribution (May 31, 2017). Available online at https://journeyfilms.com/religion-education-and-democratic-vitality/
“From Hope to a Revolution of Love,” Political Theology Today (December 2016). Available online at http://www.politicaltheology.com/blog/from-hope-to-a-revolution-in-love-elizabeth- hinson-hasty/ (91 likes, 13 shares)
“This is What Theology Looks Like!,” Unbound. Available online at http://justiceunbound.org/carousel/this-is-what-theology-looks-like/
“Study of Status of Women Underway,” Unbound. Available online at http://justiceunbound.org/carousel/status-of-women-study-underway/
Blogs on Lessons One, Three, Seven and Nine for Horizons Bible Study 2014-2015. Available online at http://pwpcusa.typepad.com/reconcilingpaul/
“From Process to Main Event,” @ This Point Volume 9 #2 (Summer 2014). Available online at http://www.atthispoint.net/articles/from-process-to-main-event/253/ Responses written Dr. Katie Cannon, Dr. Elizabeth Johnson, and the Rev. Lindsay Armstrong.
“Contemplating Radical Love,” Ecclesio.com. Author and Guest Director of Series posted October 21-26. Contributors included Su Yon Pak, Hannah Hofheinz, Francesca Nuzzolese, and January 2019 7
Francis Rivers.
“For Workers,” Unbound: An Interactive Journal of Christian Social Justice Volume 1 #1 (Fall 2011). Available online at http://justiceunbound.org/. Update and reprint of chapter in To Do Justice.
“Empowering Women to Name and to Claim the Fullness of Their Humanity as Created by God,” PresbyVoices for Justice: Network News Volume 30 #1 (Winter 2010): 31-32.
Articles and Interviews in Newspapers or other Media Outlines Online and in Print
“At Bellarmine, ‘Sanctuary’ Status Won’t Come Despite Campus Effort,” Interviewed by Roxanne Scott. WFPL (2017). Available online at https://wfpl.org/bellarmine-declines-sanctuary- campus-designation/
“All the Feels: Compassion Project at Five Years,” Interviewed by Jacob Ryan. WFPL (2017) Available online at http://wfpl.org/feels-louisvilles-compassion-project-5-years/.
“How Is Slavery Acceptable?” The Courier Journal Online (February 16, 2016). Available online at http://www.courier-journal.com/story/opinion/2016/02/16/half-how-slavery- acceptable/80457088/
“How Can Louisville Help End Extreme Poverty?” The Courier Journal Online (October 5, 2015). Available online at http://www.courier-journal.com/story/opinion/2015/10/05/how-can- louisville-help-end-extreme-poverty/72983256/
“Did You Know that Dorothy Day had Connections to Louisville and Southern Indiana?” The Courier Journal. Available online at http://www.courier- journal.com/story/opinion/2015/10/01/dorothy-days-connections-louisville- area/73159608/ In print copy on Saturday, October 3, 2015: 12A.
Textbooks and Other Adult Study Curriculum
"Entering Life--Through the Eye of the Needle, By Moving the Molasses Quickly in January, and Finding the Little Gate." A Reflection and Study Guide for Just Faith Ministries 2019-2018.
Reconciling Paul. A nine session adult study curriculum for Presbyterian Women. Horizons 2014-2015. This bible study has a readership of approximately 55,000,. Translated into Spanish as Conciliando a Pablo. and includes a DVD series of lectures.
“Seeking Social Justice.” A six session adult study curriculum on the Social Creed for the 21st Century in the Being Reformed Series, Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, 2010.
Book Reviews
Review of Just Capitalism by Brent Waters. Forthcoming in Theology Today (2018).
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Review of Building the Good Life for All: Transforming Income Inequality in our Communities by Shannon Jung. Forthcoming in Interpretation (2018).
Review of Eerdmans Reader in Contemporary Political Theology, edited by William Cavanaugh, Jeffrey Bailey, and Craig Hovey. Journal of Church and State (Spring 2012): 138-140.
Review of Doing Justice in Our Cities by Warren Copeland. Forthcoming in Journal of the Society of Christian Ethics (Spring 2011): 184-186.
Review of Globalization, Spirituality, and Justice by Daniel Groody. Horizons Volume 37 #1 (Spring 2010): 165-166.
Review of Christianity and Power Politics Today edited by Eric Patterson. Journal of Church and State 51 (Spring 2009): 351-353.
Review of Social Selves and Political Reform: Five Visions in Contemporary Ethics by Melissa Snarr. Interpretation Volume 63 (April 2009):205-206.
Review of The Kingdom is Always but Coming: A Life of Walter Rauschenbusch by Christopher Evans. Interpretation Volume 60 (April 2006): 234.
Review of Thirsty for God: A Brief History of Christian Spirituality by Bradley Holt in Political Theology Volume 7 (April 2006): 247-249.
Review of In Justice by Ann-Cathrin Jarl in Political Theology Volume 5.4 (October 2004): 491- 493.
Review of Mrs. Stanton’s Bible by Kathi Kern Interpretation (January 2002): 110.
Review of Feminist Theory and Christian Theology by Serene Jones in Princeton Seminary Bulletin Volume 22 Number 3 (2001).
Dissertation
Vida Dutton Scudder’s Theological Ethics. Union-PSCE, May 2002. Dr. Douglas F. Ottati, Dissertation Advisor.
NAMED LECTURESHIPS AND PRESENTATIONS
Sister Mary Keenan Lecture, “Insights from the World’s Religions for an Alternative Social Logic,” Spaulding University, Louisville, Kentucky, March 27, 2018.
Cunningham Lectures, “Why the Problem is Wealth, Not Poverty,” “More than Money, Math, and Markets: Considering Alternative Approaches to Economics,” and “Insights from the World’s Religions for an Alternative Social Logic,” Austin College, Sherman, Texas, February 20, 2018.
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Tollefson Lectures, Buena Vista University, Storm Lake, Iowa, November 9, 2015. Topics: “Introducing the Problem of Wealth” and “Sola Caritate, Love Alone: A Serious Call for a Cultural Conversion.”
McClendon Scholar in Residence, New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, Washington, DC, September 18-20, 2015. Weekend theme: “The Challenge of Dorothy Day for 21st Christians.” Saturday presentation on “Dorothy Day and Social Mysticism” and Sunday presentation on “Living by an Authentic Ethic of Peace.” Sermon entitled, “Love Alone, Sola Caritate.”
Annual Cardinal Ritter Lecturer on “Dorothy Day’s Impact in the Louisville Area” for Lecture and Irish Coffee Night at Cardinal Ritter Home, New Albany, Indiana, March 12, 2015.
The George and Jean Edwards Lecturer in Peace and Justice, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky, November 14, 2013.
The Thomas White Currie Lecturer at Austin Theological Seminary, February 5-6, 2013. Topic: “Grace-filled Economy: The Way around an Ethic of Scarcity toward an Ethic of Enough.” Specific titles of lectures given: “The Driving Forces behind an Ethic of Scarcity” (February 5), “Table Grace and an Ethic of Enough” (February 5), and “Theological Course for an Economy of Sharing” (February 6). In addition to lectures, there was a panel discussion that included Hinson-Hasty, Dr. Margaret Aymer Odet (Robert F. Jones Lecturer), and Dr. Joe Small (the E.C. Westervelt Lecturer).
Panel Presentation on the “The Future of the Social Gospel,” Annual Stuber Lectures and Panel Presentation, Colgate Rochester Divinity School, Rochester, New York, April 24, 2008. Other panelists included Dr. Moses Moore and the Rev. Dr. Paul Raushenbush.
PRESENTATIONS AND LECTURES AT UNIVERSITIES, FOR PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND OTHER GROUPS
International
Distinguished Guest Professor for international conference on “International Calvinism: A Unity in Diversity? Interactions between International and National Calvinism(s) during the Era of Liberalism and Totalitarianism.” Delivered paper entitled “Paying a Visit to Zacchaeus’ House: Protestant Churches in North America Working on the Periphery for Systemic and Structural Change.” Sponsored by Debrecen Reformed Theological Seminary, Berekf rdő-Debrecen, Hungary, April 11-15, 2015.
Presenter on “The African Growth and Opportunity Act: A US Perspective on Who Benefits.” EU- USA-China-Africa Development Dialogue. The New Safari Hotel, Arusha, Tanzania, February 27-March 1, 2013. Paper given on February 27, 2013.
Participant and Member of Listener’s Group and Drafting Team for Statement Coming From World Council of Churches Global Forum on Poverty, Wealth, and Ecology. Puri Avia January 2019 10
Resort in Bogor, Indonesia. June 17-23, 2012. Follow-up meeting July 9-10, 2012 in Geneva, Switzerland.
Keynote Research Presentation on “As Any Might Have Need: Envisioning Communities of Shared Partnership.” North American Regional Forum and Hearings. November 9, 2011, Calgary, Canada.
“As Any Might Have Need: Christian Resistance to Neoliberalism.” A preliminary report of research conducted for the World Council of Churches AGAPE Reference Group, May 15, 2011, Kingston, Jamaica.
“Finding the Little Gate: A U.S. Theologian’s Reflections on the Public Role of the Church in Hungary.” Lecture for Ph.D. candidates, M.Div. students, and faculty at Debreceni Református Hittudományi Egyetem, Debrecen, Hungary, December 8, 2010.
“Schleiermacher and Rauschenbusch on Sin and Salvation.” Lecture for Ph.D. candidates at Debreceni Református Hittudományi Egyetem, Debrecen, Hungary, November 12, 2010.
“Ecumenism in the United States: Contemporary Issues and Challenges.” Lecture given for course on the Worldwide Ecumenical Movement at Debreceni Református Hittudományi Egyetem, Debrecen, Hungary, November 3, 2010.
“Religious Communities and Moral Discernment.” Presentation for Polish Association of American Studies (PAAS), Warsaw, Poland, October 22, 2010.
“Bridging the Gap Between Church and Academy: A Professor and A Religious Leader in Dialogue.” Lecture given with Lee Hinson-Hasty for Ph.D. candidates at Debreceni Református Hittudományi Egyetem, Debrecen, Hungary, October 18, 2010.
“Embodying Wisdom: Creating Effective Communities of Moral Discernment in the United States Today,” Keynote Speaker for Conference at Centro Ecumene, Velletri, Italy, January 5, 2010. Oral presentation translated into Italian and is expected to be published in Italian by Claudiana Press.
National
“The Context for Scholarly Activism in Kentucky,” Society of Christian Ethics Forum, Friday, January 4, 2019. Convened a panel of local leaders including Ms. Karina Barillas, the Rev. Dr. Kevin Cosby, and Senator Morgan McGarvey. The Rev. Dr. David Gushee served as respondent.
“God’s Mission, Christian Vocation, and Forming Religious Leaders in a Land of Contrasts,” Wake Forest Divinity School, Wednesday, October 10, 2018. In addition, preaching for Community Worship on Tuesday, October 9, 2018. Sermon text and title: Matthew 19:23- 25; “Entering into Life—Through the Eye of the Needle, By Moving the Molasses Quickly, and By Finding the Little Gate.”
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“Faculty Advocate and Middle Manager: Leveraging Privilege of Chairs for the Sake of the University Common Good,” Concurrent Session, Annual Meeting of the Society of Christian Ethics, Portland, Oregon, January 6, 2018. Other panelists: Jason King and Kerry Danner.
“Solidarity and the Social Gospel: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives,” Institute for American Religious Philosophical Thought, Asheville, North Carolina, June 17, 2015.
“Cultivating Consciousness,” Evergreen Center for Dialogue and Discernment, Dothan, Alabama, April 23, 2014.
Panelist on “Niebuhr and Feminism” for the Niebuhr Society at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Religion, Chicago, Illinois, Saturday, November 17, 2012.
Plenary Speaker for Presbyterian Women’s Triennial Gathering on Thursday, July 19, 2012. Gathering held in Orlando, Florida; Conducted two workshops at the Gathering on Thursday, July 19 and Friday, July 20.
Respondent to Luciano Kovacs on Poverty, Wealth, and Ecology at the Ecumenical Breakfast. General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church USA 2012.Meeting held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, July 4, 2012.
“The Broader Economy of Theological Education,” Panelist for “Emerging Economic Context” Panel. Presidents and Board Chairs Meeting, Auburn Seminary, New York, New York, January 27, 2012.
“God and the Social Creed,” Lecture presented as part of a series entitled Transforming God’s Dream into Reality: “Seeing with the Eyes of the Heart” at the Pinnacle Theological Center, Phoenix, Arizona, November 12, 2009.
“Social Witness in the 21st Century,” Chaired Panel and Presented Paper for the Annual Meeting of Theological Educators for Presbyterian Social Witness, McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, Illinois, October 2, 2009.
“Bridging the Divide Between Church and Academy: Progressive Ethicists and Pastors in Conversation,” Pre-conference Panel at Society of Christian Ethics, Co-hosted with Rebecca Todd Peters, Annual Meeting of Society of Christian Ethics, Chicago, Illinois, January 8, 2009.
“That We May Not Become ‘Rotted’ in Our Own Ethical Teachings: Race, Gender, and the Social Creed,” Annual Meeting of the Witherspoon Society, Louisville, Kentucky, September 18, 2007.
“Communities of Dialogue that Lead to Action: Church and Academy at their Best,” given along with Lee Hinson-Hasty, Church and Academy Special Interest Group, Society of Christian Ethics, January 5, 2007, Dallas, Texas.
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“Listening, Relationship Building and Risk Taking: The Means Toward Promoting Social Righteousness in the 21st Century,” for Theology of the PC(USA) Section, 2006 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Religion, November 17, 2006, Washington, DC.
“The Social Creed,” Chaired Panel Discussion for Theological Educators for Presbyterian Social Witness, October 20, 2006, Princeton Seminary, Princeton, New Jersey.
“The Social Gospel Connection between Worship and Ethics: A Historical Perspective” for Consultation on Sacramental Ethics for the Office of Theology and Worship, Presbyterian Church (USA), December 8, 2004, San Francisco, California.
“Practicing Lament” for Panel Discussion for a Consultation on Christian Practices and College Students, Valparaiso Project, February 20, 2004, Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center, Carefree, Arizona.
“Vida Dutton Scudder on Character and the Cooperative Commonwealth” for Ethics Section, 2001 Annual Meeting of American Academy of Religion, Denver, Colorado.
Local
“A Progressive Christian Response to a Culture of Affluence.” Part of Highland Presbyterian Church Educational Series on Stewardship. Highland Presbyterian Church, Louisville, Kentucky, November 11, 2018.
“ ‘Dangerous Unselfishness’: Reflections on the Problem of Wealth in Honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.” The Temple, Louisville, Kentucky, April 6, 2018.
“The History of the Sanctuary Movement” for a panel on “Compassionate City: Exploring Louisville’s Role and What it Means for Immigrants.” Society of Professional Journalists, Iroquois Library, Louisville, Kentucky, November 14, 2017.
“Dear Luther and Calvin, Why Did You Leave Such a Mixed Legacy for Women?” Presentation for Highland Presbyterian Church, Louisville, Kentucky, October 22, 2017.
“The Moral Imperative to Teach Interfaith Literacy for the Sake of the Commons,” Panelist with Samuel Marcosson, Edwin Segal, Joe Brenna, and Siddique Malik on the topic of “Teaching Religion in the Public Schools: Recent Changes in Kentucky Law. University of Louisville, KY, April 18, 2017.
“Interdisciplinary Approaches to Examining Whiteness,” Panelist with Dr. Conor Picken and Dr. Matisa Wilbon. Bellarmine University Student Success Conference, Louisville, KY, February 24, 2017.
“Undocumented and Immigrant Students in Higher Education,” Presenter along with Sassa Rivera. Bellarmine University Student Success Conference, Louisville, KY, February 23, 2017.
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“Cultivating Consciousness and Nurturing Authentic Love: Key Ingredients for Peace,” Presenter, Recipes for Peace Dinner, Sponsored by Interfaith Paths to Peace, Louisville, KY, October 2015.
“Erasure.” Panelist for Interfaith Panel on Herstories at Dialogue on Diversity. Sponsored by Bellarmine University. The Galt House, Louisville, Kentucky, November 4, 2011.Panelists include Haleh Karimi and Cantor Sharon Hordes.
“Discrimination Against Women in Religious Contexts,” Panelist Representing A Christian Woman’s Perspective. Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky, February 19, 2010. Panelists included Rabbi Laura Metzger and Dr. Riffat Hassan.
“To Name and To Claim,” Keynote Speaker for Night of the Stars, The Women’s Center, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Louisville, Kentucky, September 20, 2009.
“Christians Calling for Economic Justice in the 21st Century: That All May Enjoy the Work of Their Own Hands,” Third Thursday Lunch, Fellowship of Reconciliation, Louisville, Kentucky, January 17, 2008.
“Religion, Science, and the Question of Justice” for Panel Discussion for the Religion and Science Roundtable, March 16, 2004, St. Andrews Presbyterian College, Laurinburg, North Carolina.
INTERVIEWS FOR RADIO OR PODCASTS AND DOCUMENTARIES
Interviewer of James Keenan about his book University Ethics for Ethics Forward. To be aired November 13, 2018. This interview was recorded in a THEO 200 Ultimate Questions course. Can be accessed online at https://soundcloud.com/wfmp-forward-radio/ethics- forward-university-ethics
Podcasts on The Problem of Wealth in conversation with Dr. Kyle Barnett, Associate Professor of Communication, for JustFaith 2018-2019 training program. Recorded and produced July 2018.
Interviewed on The Problem of Wealth for Ethics Forward by Avery Kolers, Show Aired September 12, 2017. Can be accessed online at https://soundcloud.com/wfmp-forward- radio/the-problem-of-wealth-with-elizabeth-hinson-hasty
Interviewed by Hungarian Reformed National Radio regarding participation in conference on “International Calvinism.” Debreceni Református Hittudományi Egyetem, April 17, 2015.
Interviewed as part of Press Conference for WCC Global Forum on Poverty, Wealth, and Ecology. Puri Avia Resort in Bogor, Indonesia on Friday, June 23, 2012.
Interviewed with the Rev. Dr. Cliff Kirkpatrick by Rev. Dr. Margaret Aymer for DVD teaching resource on the Beatitudes and the Accra Confession for 2011-2012 Horizons Bible Study. Interview conducted on January 19, 2011.
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Interviewed for WJKP Radio Podcast about Prayers for the New Social Awakening. Podcast posted on April 27, 2009.
Interviewed for CBS News Documentary on “Christian Unity.” Documentary aired September 21, 2008.
Interviewed for “Toward a New Social Awakening.” Documentary produced by the Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy of the PC(USA).
Guest on NPR State of Affairs with Julie Kredens. Discussed A 21st Century Social Creed, Wednesday, November 21, 2007.
SCHOLARSHIPS RECEIVED FOR GRADUATE STUDY
1997-2001 Awarded Grant, Presbyterian Fund for Graduate Education of PC(USA)
1999 Awarded Grant, Mount Olivet Foundation
1998-2000 Higgins Scholar, Chicago Presbytery
1996-1998 Graduate Merit Fellowship, Union/PSCE
1996 Awarded Study Grant, Louisville Presbytery
1994 Louis-Edward Nicklies Scholarship, Jefferson County, Kentucky
1994 Higgins Scholar, Chicago Presbytery
1992 Presidential Scholarship, LPTS
1986-88, 1990 Presidential Scholarship, WJC
MEMBERSHIP AND INVOLVEMENT IN PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES
American Academy of Religion American Waldensian Society Institute for American Religious and Philosophical Thought (Board Member) Salaam Network Society of Christian Ethics Social Ethics Network
SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION
January 2019 Elected Board Member for Society of Christian Ethics
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November 2018 Reviewer for Liberation Theologies Unit, American Academy of Religion
July 2017 Local Representative for 2019 Society of Christian Ethics Meeting
June 2017-present Member of Board of Directors Institute for American Religious and Philosophical Thought
November 2012- Member of Board of the Niebuhr Society present
January 2012 2020 Future of Christian Ethics Committee for the Society of Christian Ethics.
January 2011- English editor for Studia Theologica Debrecinensis. The Journal of Debreceni Present Református Hittudományi Egyetem
March 2011 Assisted in local operations for SECSOR meeting, Louisville, Kentucky.
Fall 2011-present Peer Evaluator for Hungarian and Russian Fulbright Applicants
Fall 2005 - Participant in Wabash Study entitled “Teaching Introductory Theology and Spring 2006 Religion: Lessons from 50 Outstanding Teachers.” Study directed by Barbara Walvrood.
September 2000 Participant in Theology and Preaching Group. Discussions included in a book entitled Claiming Theology in the Pulpit by Burton Cooper and John McClure (Louisville: Westminster/John Knox Press, 2003).
In addition to the service listed above I have also served as needed and when requested as a peer reviewer for books under review by Westminster/John Knox Press and articles under review by Political Theology and the Journal of Religious Ethics.
SIGNIFICANT SERVICE TO COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY COMMUNITIES
Bellarmine University: Administrative Service
2018 Co-Chair Strategic Planning Workgroup on Feasibility of New and Existing Schools 2017 Presidential Transition Team 2013-present Co-advisor for Women’s and Gender Studies Minor 2013-2014 Chair, Constructive Theology Search Committee 2013-2014 Chair, World Christianity Search Committee 2012-present Chair, Department of Theology 2008-2010 Elected Chair, Undergraduate Educational Affairs 2008-2010 2008-2009 Co-Director of Master of Arts in Spirituality Program 2008- 2009 January 2019 16
2008-present Member Gender Studies Program Task Force, 2008-present 2007-2008 Acting Chair of Theology Department Academic Year 2007-2008 Chair, Historical Theology Search Committee 2006-Fall 2007 IDC Review Committee 2005-present Co-director, Peace Studies Minor
Special Training Related to Administrative Service
Quality Matters Peer Reviewer of Online Courses (Summer 2017-present)
Quality Matters Online Teaching Certification (Spring 2018)
American Academy of Religion Assessment Workshop (San Antonio, Texas 2016)
Member of Bellarmine’s Leadership Team (2013-present)
Council of Independent Colleges, Workshop for Department and Division Chairs (Baltimore, Maryland 2014)
Bellarmine University: Other Faculty Service
2016-2017 Member of Grievance Committee 2016-2017 Elected Faculty Council Representative 2013-2015 Appointed Member, Faculty Affairs Committee 2013-2015 Elected Faculty Advisor to the Board of Trustees 2012-2014 Elected Faculty Council Representative 2012-present Faculty Advisor, BU Knighted Student Club 2011-2013 Member, Brown Scholars Board of Advisors 2008-2010 Faculty Representative to Board Facilities Committee 2008-2010 Elected Faculty Council Representative 2008-2011 Faculty Advisor, Alliance for Women Student Club 2008-present Faculty Participant in The Courage to Teach Program
St. Andrews Presbyterian College: Administrative Service
2002-2004 Co-chair of Women’s Studies Program 2001-2004 Chair, Department of Religious Studies 2002 General Education Review Committee 2001-2004 Part of CORE Teaching
SELECTED SERVICE TO THE CHURCH
International
Closing Prayer for Ecumenical Gathering at the United Nations Church Center, Representative for WCC, UN Church Center, New York, NY, September 24, 2015.
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Represented the World Council of Churches at Meeting with World Bank President Jim Kim, The World Bank, Washington, DC, February 18, 2015.
Researcher for “Poverty, Wealth and Ecology” Report on North American Context, March 2010- November 2011.
PC(USA) Participant in World Council of Churches International Ecumenical Peace Convocation, University of West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica, May 2011.
PC(USA) Representative for World Council of Churches Consultation on “Poverty, Wealth, and Ecology,” Budapest, Hungary, November 8-12, 2010.
Participant in Ecumenical Consultation regarding relationships between PC(USA), Reformed Church in America, and the Waldensian Churches of Italy and Uruguay, Schenectady, New York, March 23-24, 2009.
Participant in Seminar on “Women in Mission,” Ecumenical Institute, Chateau de Bossey, Celigny, Switzerland, June 4-10, 2003.
Participant in Presbytery of the Peaks Travel/Study Seminar, Guatemala City, Guatemala, April 17- 22, 2001.
National Level
Elected Member of Mission Responsibility Through Investment (PCUSA), Summer 2018-present.
Presenter and Member of Planning Team for Theological Consultation on the Status of Women in the Presbyterian Church USA, McCormick Theological Seminary, Chicago, Illinois, October 1-3, 2015.
“Love Alone, Sola Caritate,” Sermon for McClendon Scholars Program, New York Avenue Presbyterian Church, Washington, DC, September 20, 2015.
“Community, Courage, Compassion,” Plenary Speaker for The Big Tent, Kentucky Convention Center, Louisville, Kentucky, August 3, 2013.
Keynote Speaker for Women’s Connection Conference, May 28-31, 2013, Montreat Conference Center, Montreat, North Carolina.
Plenary Speaker and Workshop Leader for National Gathering of Presbyterian Women. July 19 and 20, 2012 in Orlando, Florida.
Chair of Task Force to Design a Study of the Status of Women on All Levels of the PC(USA). Report due at 220th General Assembly (2012).
Presenter on “The Future of the Social Gospel” and “Should Women’s Rights Be the Church’s Cause of Our Time?” for Presbyterian Voices of Justice Conference, Ghost Ranch January 2019 18
Conference Center, Abiquiu, New Mexico, July 26-August 1, 2010. Other presenters included Dr. Gary Dorrien and Dr. Grace Kao.
Advice and Counsel Team for ACWC, PC(USA) 219th General Assembly, Minneapolis, Minnesota, July 1-10, 2010.
Represented ACWC on PC(USA) Review Committee of ACWC, ACSWP, and ACREC. February 28-29, 2009.
Elected Member of the Advisory Committee on Women’s Concerns (ACWC), 2008-1014.
Presented Social Creed on Behalf of Resolution Team to Social Justice Issues Committee at the Bi- annual meeting of the General Assembly of the PC(USA). Tuesday, June 24, 2008.
Part of Consultation on the Social Creed sponsored by the Presbyterian Church (USA) by the Advisory Committee on Social Witness Policy. Consultation completed by General Assembly meeting in 2008, May 2005-June 2008.
Workshop Leader for National Gathering of Presbyterian Women, Louisville, Kentucky, July 9-11, 2006.
Participant in Sacramental Ethics Consultation in San Francisco, California, December 2004.
Presbytery, Synod, and or Other Regional Bodies
“Reconciling Paul,” Keynote Speaker for Presbyterian Women of the Synod of Southern California. Orange County, California, October 18, 2014.
“Reconciling Paul,” Workshop for Charlotte Presbytery Bible Study Leaders. Davidson College Presbyterian Church, Davidson, North Carolina, August 23, 2014. Additional presentation given on “The Problem of Wealth” for all Adult Sunday School classes on Rally Day, August 24, 2014.
“Reconciling Paul,” Workshop for Synod of Mid-Atlantic Bible Study Leaders. Sponsored by the Continuing Education Program of Columbia Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Decatur, Georgia, August 4-6, 2013.
“Reconciling Paul,” Workshop for Bible Study Leaders. Sponsored by Village Presbyterian Church, Kansas City, Missouri, August 2, 2014.
Keynote Speaker for Alabama-Mississippi Women’s Gathering. Spanish Fort Presbyterian Church, Mobile Alabama, July 16-18, 2014.
“Day with Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty,” Montreat Conference Center, Montreat, North Carolina. July 11, 2014.
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Keynote Speaker and Workshop Leader for Synod of the Mid-Atlantic Summer Gathering, June 5-7, 2014, Massanetta Springs Conference Center, Massanetta Springs, Virginia.
“Day with Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty,” Mo Ranch Conference Center, Hunt, Texas, May 26-28, 2014.
Workshop leader for PW Horizons Bible Study, May 5-7, Stony Point Conference Center, Stony Point, New York.
“Reformed and Feminist Perspective on the Apostolic Church.” Panelist for Eastern Area Ministries Lenten Event. Event held at Anchorage Presbyterian Church, Anchorage, Kentucky, January 18, 2011.
Leader of Lay Academy Workshop on the Book of Confessions, St. Andrews Covenant Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, North Carolina, October 25, 2003.
Co-Moderator, Division of Racial Ethnic Ministries, Presbytery of Coastal Carolina, 2003-2004.
Guest Preacher for Synod of the Mid-Atlantic Presbyterian Women’s Gathering, St. Andrews Presbyterian College, July 23, 2002.
Workshop Leader for Synod of the Mid-Atlantic Presbyterian Women’s Gathering, Montreat, North Carolina, July 6-9, 2000.
Leader of Lay Academy Workshop on the Book of Confessions, St. Andrews Covenant Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, North Carolina, October 25, 2003.
Local and Congregational (Selected preaching engagements or retreats for significant events in the life of local congregations included.)
“An Open Letter to Catholic Women Religious.” Presentation for Special Issues Class. Highland Presbyterian Church, Louisville, Kentucky, May 13, 2012.
“The Social Mysticism of Dorothy Day.” Lecture given for Faith Café. St. Agnes Catholic Church, Louisville, Kentucky, March 20, 2011.
Lenten Lecture and Discussion Series at Bardstown Road Presbyterian Church, March 4, March 11, March 24, and April 1, 2009.
Lecture Series on the “Social Gospel Past, Present and Future” at Crescent Hill Baptist Church, Louisville, Kentucky on Wednesdays evenings in November 2008. Guest preacher on November 23, 2008. Sermon entitled, “The Kingdom is Always but Coming.”
Keynote Speaker for Annual Celebration of Women’s Weekend at Bethel United Church of Christ, Evansville, Indiana, February 2-3, 2008. Saturday lecture entitled “Loving Our Neighbor: Living the Christian Life in a Complex, Interconnected World.” Church school presentation entitled, “Women and the Social Gospel.” Sermon entitled, “Cooperating
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Communities in Times of Crisis.”
Keynote Speaker for Series on Faith and Public Life at Second Presbyterian Church, Kansas City, Missouri, Sunday, November 4, 2007. Morning lecture entitled “Spirituality and Social Justice.” Sermon entitled, “Zacchean Economics.” Evening lecture entitled “Presbyterians and Politics: Why We Care.”
Guest Preacher for Exploratory Weekend at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Friday, March 2, 2007. Sermon entitled, “Is God Waiting on Us?” Audio version posted on blog of www.lpts.edu.
Guest Preacher for Access Sunday at Springdale Presbyterian Church, Louisville, Kentucky, Sunday, June 12, 2005. Sermon entitled “Healing Communities.”
Guest Speaker on “Guatemala, Globalization, and the Church,” First Presbyterian Church, Asheville, North Carolina, July 13, 2003.
Taught Course on Foundations of Reformed Theology, Commissioned Lay Pastors Training Institute, Sponsored by Presbytery of Coastal Carolina, Spring 2003.
Guest Speaker on “Women and Islam” for Presbyterian Women, First Presbyterian Church, High Point, North Carolina, February 3, 2003.
Guest Speaker on “Guatemala, Globalization, and the Church,” First Presbyterian Church, Wilmington, North Carolina, March 12, 2003.
Guest Preacher for Homecoming, Spring Lake Presbyterian Church, Fayetteville, North Carolina, September 15, 2002.
Guest Preacher for Homecoming, Trinity Presbyterian Church, Laurinburg, North Carolina, September 23, 2001.
Guest Speaker for Spiritual Renewal 2000, First Presbyterian Church, Monroe, North Carolina, January 21-22, 2000.
Guest Speaker, Advent Luncheon, Appomattox Courthouse Presbyterian Church, Appomattox, Virginia, December 7, 1998.
Silent Retreat, Richmond Hill, Richmond, Virginia, November 14-15, 1998.
Spring Retreat, Blacksburg Presbyterian Church, April 19-21, 1996.
BOARD RELATED SERVICE
January 2019 Elected Board Member of the Society of Christian Ethics
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Summer 2018 Member of Search Committee for American Waldensian Society Executive Director
Spring 2018 Principal Search Committee, Highland Middle School
2017-2019 Elected Member of Site-based Decision Making Committee, Highland Middle School 2017-present President Board of Directors, Center for Women and Gender Studies, Inc.
2008-2014 Member of Board of Directors, American Waldensian Society
2004-2007 Member of Advisory Board, Women’s Center at Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary
2005-2006 Member of Advisory Board, Center for Faith and Action
2005-2006 Bellarmine Representative on Highland Community Ministries Board of Directors
2000-2001 Member of Board of Directors of YWCA (Lynchburg, Virginia)
1995-1997 Member of Board of Directors of the Lynchburg Peace Fellowship, (Lynchburg, Virginia)
UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE LEVEL AREAS OF TEACHING COMPETENCE AND COURSES DEVELOPED
Areas of Teaching Competence Undergraduate Courses Taught
Church History Ultimate Questions Christian Ethics Ethical Topics Christian Theology Christian Ethics Women’s Studies God, Evil, and Suffering Theology from the Margins Graduate Courses Taught Social Mysticism of Dorothy Day Protestant Traditions Ethics and Social Justice (Ph.D. Level) History of Christian Thought Women, Mysticism, and Liberation (MAS) Modern Christian Thought MAS Introductory Seminar (MAS) God and Democracy Social Mysticism (MAS) Women’s Experience, Women’s Faith Reformed Theology II (As Graduate Assistant) Christian Intellectual Traditions I and II Feminist Interpretation of the Bible (As Graduate Contemporary World Issues Assistant) Issues of Women and Religion Introduction to Women’s and Gender Studies A Migrant’s Journey Women’s Experience, Women’s Faith
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Ph.D. Dissertation Committees
Sheryl Johnson, “Incarnational Stewardship.” Successfully completed comprehensive exams on Friday, November 9, 2018.
Doris Mann, “The Effect of a Poverty Simulation on Immediate and Sustained Empathic Attitude,” Successfully defended November 2017.
International Teaching Experience
Undergraduate Level
“Rome: Crossroads of Religions,” course developed for Bellarmine’s Honors Program. Travel to Rome, Italy December 15-22, 2017.
Graduate Level
“Religion and the Public Forum,” course developed for M.Div. and Ph.D. students on Fulbright Lecturing Grant for Debreceni Református Hittudományi Egyetem, Debrecen, Hungary, September 13-December 30, 2010.
“Unitive Spirituality,” a course exploring interfaith spirituality and developed for Master of Arts in Spirituality Program. Team taught with Dr. Melanie-Prejean Sullivan on-site in Kerala, India, May 11-21, 2010. Team taught with Dr. Tyler Mayfield, Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary, on-site in Kerala, India, January 2-12, 2015.
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