CORE MEMBERS & HISTORY

Task Force:  The New Feminist Biblical Criticism
Formerly, Feminist Biblical Hermeneutics

 TASK FORCE 

Core Group:

• Mary Ann Beavis, Saint Thomas More College
• Carol J. Dempsey,O.P., University of Portland
• Susan Elliott, Weststar Institute
• Florence Gillman, University of San Diego
• Ally Kateusz, Wijngaards Institute for Catholic Research
• John Kaltner, Rhodes College
• Sarah E. Kohles, O.S.F., Briar Cliff University
• Laura Manzo, University of Saint Thomas
• Sheila McGinn, John Carroll University
• John Noble, Huntington University
• Ahida Calderón Pilarski, Saint Anselm College
• Barbara Reid, O.P, Catholic Theological Union
• Eloise M. Rosenblatt, R.S.M., Saint Paul University, Ottawa
• Susanne Scholz, Perkins School of Theology, SMU
• Lauress Wilkins Lawrence, Independent Scholar

 History

2024

Co-conveners: Carol J. Dempsey, O.P., University of Portland
Sarah E. Kohles, O.S.F. , Briar Cliff University
Eloise M. Rosenblatt, R.S.M., Saint Paul University, Ottawa

Steering Committee:
J. Cheryl Exum, University of Sheffield
Linda M. Maloney, The Liturgical Press
Susanne Scholz, Perkins School of Theology

• • Book Panel Discussion on Play the Man: Biblical Imperatives to Masculinity by David Clines
    Opening Remarks: Cheryl Exum, University of Sheffield, Sheffield
    • Panelists:
      • Carol J. Dempsey, OP, University of Portland, OR
      • Bradley Gregory, The Catholic University of America
      • Susanne Scholz, Perkins School of Theology, SMU
      • Mark S. Smith, Princeton Theological Seminary
      • Megan Wines, Loyola University Chicago
  • Round Table Conversation: Ordained Women in Ministry
    Session Convener: Sarah Kohles, OSF, Briar Cliff University
    • Discussion Partners:
      • Rev. Toni Tortorilla
      • Father Anne 

  • General Discussion of Two Articles:
    “Judging YHWH in the Book of Judges” by Deryn Guest
    “Knowledge, Power, and Academic Freedom” by Joan W. Scott

2023

Co-conveners: Carol J. Dempsey, O.P., University of Portland
Sarah E. Kohles, O.S.F. , Briar Cliff University
Eloise M. Rosenblatt, R.S.M., Saint Paul University, Ottawa

Steering Committee:
J. Cheryl Exum, University of Sheffield
Linda M. Maloney, The Liturgical Press
Susanne Scholz, Perkins School of Theology

Presenters:

• • Opening Remarks   
     J. Cheryl Exum, University of Sheffield         
  •  "New Feminist Approaches as Illustrated by the Wisdom Bible Acts Commentary" 
     Linda M. Maloney, Liturgical Press   
  • "New Feminist Conceptual and Intersectional Approaches as Illustrated by the 1 Samuel Wisdom Bible Commentary"   
    Susanne Scholz, Perkins School of Theology
  • Round Table Discussion: “Strategies for the Future: Challenging the Hegemony of
    Androcentric Biblical Scholarship”
    • Carol J. Dempsey, O,P., University of Portland
    • J. Cheryl Exum, University of Sheffield
    • John Kaltner, Rhodes College
    • Sarah E. Kohles, O.S.F., Briar Cliff University
    • Linda M. Maloney, Liturgical Press
    • Eloise M. Rosenblatt, R.S.M., Saint Paul University, Ottawa
    • Susanne Scholz, Perkins School of Theology

  • “Of Girls and Women in the New Testament: A Dialogue with
    Richard V. Reeves’ Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male Is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What to Do about It."
    Eloise Rosenblatt, R.S.M., Saint Paul University, Ottawa

2022

Co-conveners: Sheila McGinn, John Carroll University
Laura M. Manzo, University of Saint Thomas
Presenters: Carol J. Dempsey,O.P., University of Portland
Susan (Elli) Elliott, Westar Institute
Ally Kateusz, Wijngaards Institute for Catholic Research
Eloise M. Rosenblatt, Independent Scholar
Susanne Scholz, Perkins School of Theology, Southern Methodist University

2021 - Virtual AGM

Feminist Biblical Hermeneutics Task Force did not convene.

2020 - AGM Cancelled due to COVID-19

2019

Co-conveners: Ahida (Calderón) Pilarski, Saint Anselm College
Lai Ling E. Ngan, Baylor University
Core Group:
Mary Ann Beavis, Saint Thomas More College
Carol J. Dempsey,O.P., University of Portland
Damian Dietlein, O.S.B., Assumption Abbey
Susan Elliott, Stone Circles
Florence Gillman, University of San Diego
Laura Manzo, University of Saint Thomas
Sheila McGinn, John Carroll University
John Noble, Huntington University
Barbara E. Reid, O.P, Catholic Theological Union
Lauress Wilkins Lawrence, Independent Scholar

2018

Co-conveners: Lai Ling E. Ngan, Baylor University
Ahida E. Pilarski, Saint Anselm College
Core Group:
Mary Ann Beavis, St. Thomas More College
Gina A. Boisclair, Alaska Pacific University
Carol J. Dempsey, O.P., University of Portland
Damian L. Dietlein, O.S.B., Saint Meinrad School of Theology
John C. Endres, S.J., Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University
Corinna Guerrero, Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University
Sallie Latkovich, C.S.J, Catholic Theological Union
Linda M. Maloney, Enosburg, VT
Sheila E. McGinn, John Carroll University
Julia De Prinz, V.D.M.F., Santa Clara University
Barbara E. Reid, O.P., Catholic Theological Union
Seung Ai Yang, Chicago Theological Seminary
Lauress Wilkins Lawrence, Independent Scholar

2017

Co-Conveners: Lai Ling E. Ngan, Baylor University
Ahida E. Pilarski, Saint Anselm College
Core Group:
Mary Ann Beavis, St. Thomas More College
Gina A. Boisclair, Alaska Pacific University
Carol J. Dempsey, O.P., University of Portland
Damian L. Dietlein, O.S.B., St. Meinrad School of Theology
John C. Endres, S.J., Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University
Corinna Guerrero, Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University
Sallie Latkovich, C.S.J, Catholic Theological Union
Linda M. Maloney, Enosburg, VT
Sheila E. McGinn, John Carroll University
Julia De Prinz, V.D.M.F., Santa Clara University
Barbara E. Reid, O.P., Catholic Theological Union
Seung Ai Yang, Chicago Theological Seminary

2016

Co-Conveners: Lauress Wilkins Lawrence, Portland, ME
Lai Ling E. Ngan, Baylor University
Core Group:
Mary Ann Beavis, St. Thomas More College
Gina A. Boisclair, Alaska Pacific University
Carol J. Dempsey, O.P., University of Portland
Damian L. Dietlein, O.S.B., St. Meinrad School of Theology
John C. Endres, S.J., Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara U.
Corinna Guerrero, Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara U.
Sallie Latkovich, C.S.J, Catholic Theological Union
Linda M. Maloney, Enosburg, VT
Sheila E. McGinn, John Carroll University
Ahida Pilarski, St. Anselm College
Julia De Prinz, V.D.M.F., Santa Clara University
Barbara E. Reid, O.P., Catholic Theological Union
Seung Ai Yang, Chicago Theological Union

2015

Co-Conveners: Lauress Wilkins Lawrence, Portland, ME
Lai Ling E. Ngan, Baylor University
Core Group:
Mary Ann Beavis, St. Thomas More College
Carol J. Dempsey, O.P., University of Portland
Damian L. Dietlein, O.S.B., St. Meinrad School of Theology
John Endres, S.J., Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University
Florence Gillman, University of San Diego
Corinna Guerrero, Jesuit School of Theology of Santa Clara University
Alice L. Laffey, College of the Holy Cross
Sallie Latkovich, C.S.J, Catholic Theological Union
Linda M. Maloney, Enosburg, VT
Sheila E. McGinn, John Carroll University
Ahida Pilarski, St. Anselm College
Julia De Prinz, VDMF, Santa Clara University

2014

Co-Conveners: Ahida E. Pilarski, St. Anselm College,
Sheila E. McGinn, John Carroll University
Core Group
Mary Ann Beavis, St. Thomas More College
Carol J. Dempsey, O.P., University of Portland
Damian L. Dietlein, O.S.B., St. Meinrad School of Theology
Florence Gillman, University of San Diego
Todd Hanneken, St. Mary’s University (San Antonio)
Alice L. Laffey, College of the Holy Cross
Sallie J. Latkovich, C.S.J., Catholic Theological Union
Linda M. Maloney, Enosburg, VT
Lai Ling E. Ngan, Baylor University
Barbara E. Reid, O.P., Catholic Theological Union
Bonnnie B. Thurston, Wheeling, WV
Lauress L. Wilkins, Regis College

2013

Co-Conveners: Ahida E. Pilarski, St. Anselm College,
Sheila E. McGinn, John Carroll University
Core Group:
Mary Ann Beavis, St. Thomas More College
Damian L. Dietlein, O.S.B., St. Meinrad School of Theology
Alice L. Laffey, College of the Holy Cross
Sallie J. Latkovich, C.S.J., Catholic Theological Union
Linda M. Maloney, Episcopal Diocese of Vermont
Laura Manzo, Graduate School of Theology, St. Mary’s Seminary
Lai Ling E. Ngan, Baylor University
Carolyn A. Osiek, R.S.C.J., St. Louis, MO
Barbara E. Reid, O.P., Catholic Theological Union
Bonnnie B. Thurston, Wheeling, WV
Lauress L. Wilkins, Regis College
Seung Ai Yang, Chicago Theological Seminary

2012

Co-conveners: Mary Ann Beavis, St. Thomas More College,
 Ahida E. Pilarski, St. Anselm College
Core Group:
Susan A. Calef, Creighton University
Carol J. Dempsey, O.P., University of  Portland
Damien L. Dietlein, O.S.B., St. Meinrad School of Theology
Alice L. Laffey, College of the Holy Cross
Linda M. Maloney, Enosburg, VT
Laura Manzo, St. Mary’s Seminary/Graduate School of Theology of University of St. Thomas
Sheila E. McGinn, John Carroll University
Lai Ling E. Ngan, Baylor University
Barbara E. Reid, O.P., Catholic Theological Union
Bonnie Thurston, Wheeling, WV
Lauress L. Wilkins, Regis College
Seung Ai Yang, Chicago Theological Seminary