Teaching Faculty

Jonathan Frerichs

Jonathan Frerichs is currently Pax Christi International’s representative for disarmament at the United Nations in Geneva. He has served as a program executive and consultant for the World Council of Churches and its Commission of the Churches on International Affairs. He has worked as a reporter, writer, producer, teacher, trainer and executive for international, religious and civil society organizations—including Lutheran World Relief, Middle East Council of Churches, World Health Organization, Lutheran World Federation and Kristen Redio of Papua New Guinea. His professional experience is mostly in faith-based endeavors related to peace, human security, disarmament, development and the environment.

SESSION DESCRIPTION

Justice as a Journey into God’s World: From War in Gaza to Peace with our Planet

Jonathan writes: “Our times are testing our humanity in new ways. Armed conflicts, public health crises and environmental trends remind us that our everyday choices affect others far away, just as their lives affect ours in turn. How are we engaging with God’s world as it is today? These sessions are an invitation to explore how a global outlook can be part of living in faith…or maybe has to be.”

SESSION DATES
  • August 18 - August 21
    TOPICS
    • Climate Justice
    • Ethics
    • Humanities
    • Politics & Law
    • Social Justice

      Education

      Holden Village is a community where your questions are valued and encouraged. Most programs led by visiting teaching faculty occur during the summer months. However, Holden also invites faculty to teach sessions for special events and retreats throughout the rest of the year.
      Check out a list of the 2024 Summer Faculty.