Kristin Kobes Du Mez, Author at Kristin Kobes Du Mez

Articles & Essays Christian Feminists Christian Women

History, Memory, and Relevance: Reflections on Christian Feminism Today

Last week I attended the biennial Christian Feminism Today conference, an organization better known among historians by its previous name, the EEWC (Evangelical and Ecumenical Women’s Conference), or perhaps even by its original name, the EWC (Evangelical Women’s Caucus). The EWC was…

Kristin Kobes Du MezJune 30, 2016

Hillary Clinton In the Media

“What do we Know about Hillary Clinton’s Religion? A lot, Actually”

Interviewed by Neelesh Moorthy as source for Politifact analysis which discusses claims by Donald Trump about what is known regarding Hillary Clinton's religion. Published June 24, 2016. Summary: Donald Trump claimed “We don't know anything about Hillary in terms of religion."…

Kristin Kobes Du MezJune 23, 2016

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Articles & Essays Church History Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton and Progressive Civil Religion: In all Things

“She’s a Christian? Really?” That’s the most common response I get when I mention my current book project, a religious history of Hillary Rodham Clinton. Often the tone is one of curiosity, but sometimes there’s more than a touch of…

Kristin Kobes Du MezJune 3, 2016

American Evangelicalism Book Reviews Church History

Ask the Author: David Swartz on Moral Minority

First published in Historical Horizons: Calvin History Department Blog. 29 April 2016. We’re in the midst of a fascinating political season. As we look to potential realignments, particularly when it comes to the role of evangelicals in party politics, it…

Kristin Kobes Du MezApril 29, 2016

Articles & Essays Christian Feminists Church History

Rebuilding a Tradition of Female Biblical Interpretation

The dearth of female authors in contemporary theological and biblical studies has been the subject of recent discussion and lament. There is of course a long tradition of male dominance in these fields. However, despite their marginalization, many women have contributed in remarkable ways…

Kristin Kobes Du MezMarch 22, 2016

Hillary Clinton, Oct. 25, 2016 / Barbara Kinney for Hillary For America

Articles & Essays Christian Women Hillary Clinton

Hillary Clinton and Christian America

Let's start with a disclaimer. I’m a historian, and as such I have no particular skills when it comes to prognostication.* Case in point: At the start of this election season, I would have placed my money on Scott Walker…

Kristin Kobes Du MezMarch 4, 2016

Church History Spirituality

Christianity in a Time of Terror: An Advent Reflection

If Christians were to embrace a culture that calls them to offer themselves as living sacrifices, might they not discover in the end that they have little left to fear?

Kristin Kobes Du MezDecember 11, 2015

Articles & Essays Christian Scholarship

Building a Tradition of Christian Gender Studies

Twenty years ago, I was a college student attending a Christian college in the Reformed tradition. (Dordt College, in case you’re curious). It was my junior year, and I had yet to have a female professor, I don’t believe I…

Kristin Kobes Du MezSeptember 1, 2015

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Book Reviews Christian Feminists Christian Thought

Gender and Grace 25 Years Later: An Interview with the Author

Interview first published in Perspectives: Reformed Journal. 1 September 2015. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the publication of Mary Stewart van Leeuwen’s book Gender and Grace: Love, Work and Parenting in a Changing World, a book that has been a…

Kristin Kobes Du MezSeptember 1, 2015

Articles & Essays Christian Thought Sexual Abuse & #MeToo

The Crime is the Fruit of the Theology: Christian Responses to “50 Shades of Grey”

The much anticipated Valentine’s Day release 50 Shades of Grey set off a flurry of activity on social media sites, with bloggers lining up to cajole, shame, reason, or plead with women to resist temptation and abstain from viewing the film. In…

Kristin Kobes Du MezMarch 15, 2015

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