Theologian in Residence Biography
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The Rev. Dr. Isobel Docampo |
The Rev. Dr. Decampo is Associate Professor of Supervised Ministry at the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University. She joins us as Theologian in Residence from July 18th until early August. She will be leading the Adult Forum on July 25 and August 1 at 9 am on interfaith issues.
Education: D.Min., Perkins School of Theology, 2003; M.Div., Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY, 1982; B.A., Louisiana College, 1979.
Teaching Specialties: Peace/social justice ministries; cross-cultural and interfaith communication; urban ministry; church and community studies; Latino/a ministry.
Selected Publications: "The Power of Remembrance: Helping Older Adults Share the Richness of Their Experience." Designs for Teacher/Leader Education series of the Presbyterian Church (USA); "Quantum Leap: Youths and Senior Adults" and "A Church Reminiscence Group," with Elaine Tiller. Can We Uplift the Spirit as the Body Slows Down? National Interfaith Coalition on Aging, 1993.
Professional Distinctions: Ordained Baptist minister (1985); founder/member, Christian and Muslin Women's Dialogue; member, National Congregational Studies Seminar, Hartford Institute for Religious Research, Hartford Seminary; past board member, Baptist Peace Fellowship of North America (6 years); current board member, Dallas Peace Center; advisory board member, Wilkinson Community Center; advisor, Proyecto Esperanza (immigrant advocacy organization).