Joanna Benskin
Dr. Joanna Benskin is an M.Div. student (class of 2021) at Church Divinity School of the Pacific and a postulant in the Diocese of Indianapolis. Before pursuing ordained ministry, she studied and taught literature, earning a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Purdue. She feels a particular call to adult formation and scriptural education in the context of parish ministry. Joanna currently lives in Berkeley with her spouse and cats. She enjoys hiking and baking and may offer sourdough starter to unsuspecting bystanders.
Sermons and Bible Studies
Bible Study: Proper 14 (A) – 2020
Genesis 37:1-4, 12-28 This story of a sibling sold into slavery feels particularly important at this moment. I’m writing this study in the summer of 2020 in the United States, as we face calls for racial justice and a reckoning with the ongoing legacy of slavery. Some of us may identify with Joseph, bruised and […]
Estudio Bíblico: Propio 14 (A) – 2020
Génesis 37: 1-4, 12-28 Esta historia de un hermano vendido como esclavo cobra particular importancia en este momento. Escribo este estudio en el verano de 2020 en Estados Unidos, ya que enfrentamos reclamos de justicia racial y un ajuste de cuentas con el legado en curso de la esclavitud. Algunos de nosotros podemos identificarnos con […]
Bible Study: Proper 13 (A) – 2020
Genesis 32:22-31 This story of Jacob wrestling resonates with divine power and mystery. It’s an eerie scene—Jacob is at a turning point in his life, not sure how things will work out, and he’s alone on a riverbank at night. An unidentified figure shows up, and the two of them wrestle until dawn. Jacob holds […]
Estudio Bíblico: Propio 13 (A) – 2020
Génesis 32: 22-31 Esta historia de la lucha de Jacob resuena con poder divino y misterio. Es una escena espeluznante: Jacob se encuentra en un punto de inflexión en su vida, no está seguro de cómo funcionarán las cosas, y está solo por la noche a la orilla del río. Aparece una figura no identificada, […]
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