Kelsey Grissom

Visiting Assistant Lecturer of Religion

Office:

Berte Humanities Building 222

Contact Information:

Box 549025
Birmingham-Southern College
900 Arkadelphia Rd
Birmingham, AL 35254
E-mail: [email protected]

Brief Career Background:

Kelsey Grissom is an ordained elder in The United Methodist Church. She has served five congregations in North Alabama as associate or senior pastor and has worked for the equitable inclusion of women in all levels of ecclesial life. At BSC, Kelsey is a Visiting Assistant Lecturer of Religion. She teaches about the development of Christianity and Christian theology with a focus on the interpretation of Hebrew and Christian scriptures.

Educational Background:

B.A. in Music and Religion, Birmingham-Southern College
M.Div. Candler School of Theology, Emory University
D.Min. in Scriptural Interpretation and Proclamation, Candler School of Theology, Emory University

Areas of Academic Interest:

Rev. Dr. Grissom’s academic interests include practical theology and the reemergence of classical heresy in contemporary theology.

Research Interests:

Rev. Dr. Grissom currently researches the role and status of children in Christian congregations. She is also interested in uncovering marginalized and redacted leaders within the Christian canon.

Courses Taught:

RE 201 Christianity
RE 205 Hebrew Bible
RE 215 Christian Scriptures

E-Term:
How to Rest: Sabbath as Resistance and Renewal