Howard Thurman Speaks to the Contemporary Christian

Ridgeway Addison is an educator and researcher in the fields of spirituality, theology, and ethics. He is a specialist on the American minister and public theologian Howard Thurman. Thurman's own interest during his life in Christian mysticism and nonviolence, contemplative pedagogy, and interreligious encounter and dialogue inform and inspire Dr. Addison's current work in these areas. Currently working as an adjunct Assistant Professor at Georgetown University’s School of Nursing & Health Studies, Dr. Addison was the first theologian to serve on the SNHS full-time faculty (2011-2015). He teaches in both undergraduate and graduate programs offering two primary courses—Religious Perspectives on the Problem of Suffering and Health Care Ethics. Dr. Addison is an ordained Baptist minister associated with the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship and the Alliance of Baptists. He brings his 22 years of experience in pastoral ministry, including 12 years of Protestant Chaplaincy work at Georgetown, to his work as an educator. Dr. Addison currently serves on the Board of Trustees for the Washington Theological Consortium and is active in the Shalem Institute for Spiritual Formation’s programming. A musician and composer, he regularly incorporates music and other arts into his teaching, speaking, and scholarship. He is married to the Reverend Sarah Scherschligt, lead pastor and head of staff at Peace Lutheran Church, Alexandria, VA. They have two young daughters, Magdalene and Lydia.To learn more about Holden Village, visit: www.holdenvillage.org or to listen to more audio recordings visit: http://audio.holdenvillage.org