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Society of Christian Ethics @sofcethics.bsky.social · 9h

Congratulations to SCE member Peter M. Sensenig on the publication of his new book! buff.ly/uQ6Vgv0

book cover with author photo under heading "Member Publication"

Society of Christian Ethics @sofcethics.bsky.social · 8d

There are two ways to renew: (1) while registering for the annual meeting or (2) log into your member profile and view your invoice. Payment may be made via credit card online OR by mailing a check.

Society of Christian Ethics @sofcethics.bsky.social · 8d

It's that time of year again—when SCE members can renew their membership, thus securing reduced registration rates for the annual meeting, eligibility to submit proposals for presentation, print and online access to JSCE, and more!

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Society of Christian Ethics @sofcethics.bsky.social · Aug 14

Our SCE Summer Meeting concludes today with some helpful sessions for students, educators, and restorative justice advocates! Members log into your online account and navigate to www.scethics.org/mgg-schedule... for access.

SCE Summer Meeting daily schedule for Thursday, August 14, 2025

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Society of Christian Ethics @sofcethics.bsky.social · Aug 13

Our annual SCE Summer Meeting continues today with some excellent online sessions! Members log into your online account and navigate to www.scethics.org/mgg-schedule... for access.

SCE Summer Meeting schedule for Wednesday, August 13

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Society of Christian Ethics @sofcethics.bsky.social · Aug 12

Due to unforeseen circumstances, our meeting will begin rather with the 12:30 session of the Environmental Ethics and Theology Interest Group.

Society of Christian Ethics @sofcethics.bsky.social · Aug 12

Our Summer Meeting (formerly "Midterm Group Gathering") kicks off today with some great online sessions! Members log into your online account and navigate to www.scethics.org/mgg-schedule... for access.

SCE Summer Meeting daily schedule for Tuesday, August 12, 2025

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Society of Christian Ethics @sofcethics.bsky.social · Aug 11

Our Summer Meeting begins tomorrow! Members log into your online account and navigate to scethics.org/mgg-schedule... for details!

SCE Summer Meeting announcement, August 12-14, 2025, free for all SCE, SJE, and SSME members

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Society of Christian Ethics @sofcethics.bsky.social · Jun 2

Congratulations to SCE member Daniel Finn on the publication of his edited volume Rethinking Justice in Catholic Social Thought with Georgetown University Press, including contributions by multiple SCE members: Lisa Sowle Cahill, David Cloutier, and Jean Porter!

book cover with volume editor photo and heading: Member Publication

Society of Christian Ethics @sofcethics.bsky.social · May 20

Congratulations to SCE member Marvin Wickware Jr. on the publication of Loving through Enmity with @fortresspress.bsky.social ! buff.ly/42lGp3Z

book cover with author photo and heading: Member Publication

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Society of Christian Ethics @sofcethics.bsky.social · May 2

Congratulations to SCE past president @emtownes.bsky.social, who will receive the University of Chicago's distinguished alumni Professional Achievement Award this weekend!

UChicago announces 2025 Alumni Award honorees

Recipients excel in fields ranging from vascular surgery to sportswriting

news.uchicago.edu

Society of Christian Ethics @sofcethics.bsky.social · May 1

Congratulations to SCE member Kenneth R. Himes on the publication of Sacred and Social by Georgetown University Press! buff.ly/4hiX8t4

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Society of Christian Ethics @sofcethics.bsky.social · Apr 29

Are you a student member seeking greater participation in the SCE? Consider nominating yourself to serve on the 2026 Nominating Committee. Check your email for details, which went out on Monday 4/28. (Grad student supervisors: feel free to nominate your own students!)

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Society of Christian Ethics @sofcethics.bsky.social · Apr 29

Congratulations to SCE member Elizabeth Hinson-Hasty on the publication of Authentic Christian Freedom with @@orbisbooks.bsky.social! buff.ly/bVYlNOq

Society of Christian Ethics @sofcethics.bsky.social · Apr 22

Among many gifts he leaves behind, Pope Francis has enriched our understanding of Christian ethics. Requiescat in pace, Francesco.

photo of Pope Francis with "In Memoriam, Pope Francis, 1936-2025" and the text of Laudato Si' 229.

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Society of Christian Ethics @sofcethics.bsky.social · Apr 2

Check out John P. Burgess's "A Nation's Right to Exist," originally presented at #sofcethics24 and now available in the latest issue of #JSCEthics! (member access through the SCE website) buff.ly/4hq6X8v

author photo and first page of article with heading Now Available in JSCEthics volume 44, number 2 (2024)

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Society of Christian Ethics @sofcethics.bsky.social · Apr 1

Congratulations to SCE members Karen Lebacqz and Matthew Gaudet on the publication of Eight Theories of Justice with @fortresspress.bsky.social ! buff.ly/4hpd64S

book cover with author photos and heading "Member Publication"

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Society of Christian Ethics @sofcethics.bsky.social · Mar 26

Check out Elizabeth M. Bounds's "Learning to 'Dress for the Weather'," originally presented at #sofcethics24 and now available in the latest issue of #JSCEthics! (member access through the SCE website) buff.ly/4hq6X8v

Society of Christian Ethics @sofcethics.bsky.social · Mar 20

Friendly reminder: all proposals (papers, panels, posters, interest/working groups, conversations with an author, etc.) and nominations for the Lifetime Achievement Award are due FRIDAY, March 21. See buff.ly/2Cgyg5X for details!

conference graphic with text: reminder: all proposals & nominations for the lifetime achievement award are due friday, march 21, 2025

Society of Christian Ethics @sofcethics.bsky.social · Mar 19

Check out Darren Yau's "Direct Action and Political Coercion," originally presented at #sofcethics24 and now available in the latest issue of #JSCEthics! (member access through the SCE website) buff.ly/4hq6X8v

Society of Christian Ethics @sofcethics.bsky.social · Mar 12

Check out Gerald McKenny's response to Sarah Coakley at #sofcethics24, "The Advantages and Disadvantages of Troeltsch Today," now available in the latest issue of #JSCEthics! (member access through the SCE website) buff.ly/4hq6X8v

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Society of Christian Ethics @sofcethics.bsky.social · Mar 5

Check out Sarah Coakley's plenary address to #sofcethics24, "Why Christology 'Matters' for Ethics," now available in the latest issue of #JSCEthics! (member access through the SCE website) buff.ly/4hq6X8v

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Society of Christian Ethics @sofcethics.bsky.social · Feb 26

Check out Shaun Slusarski's "Coerced Kenosis," originally presented at #sofcethics24 and now available in the latest issue of #JSCEthics! (member access through the SCE website) https://buff.ly/4hq6X8v

Society of Christian Ethics @sofcethics.bsky.social · Feb 20

Jim Gustafson. Lisa Sowle Cahill. Peter Paris. Margaret Farley. Whose name also belongs among these scholars of Christian ethics? Nominate someone now for next year's SCE Lifetime Achievement Award! https://buff.ly/3CXclBA

conference graphic with text: nominations for the lifetime achievement award due friday, march 21, 2025; details & instructions sent to all members via email

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Society of Christian Ethics @sofcethics.bsky.social · Feb 19

Check out Sara A. Williams's "Moving Beyond Practice," originally presented at #sofcethics24 and now available in the latest issue of #JSCEthics! (member access through the SCE website) https://buff.ly/4hq6X8v