Dr. Margaret Farley to Visit College of Saint Elizabeth on March 22

Dr. Margaret Farley, one of the most accomplished and honored theological ethicists of our time, will address the topic, “Forgiveness in the Service of Justice,” at the College of Saint Elizabeth on Monday, March 22, at 7:30 p.m., in the Annunciation Center on campus. The event is free and open to the public. No registration is required.

Dr. Farley is the Gilbert L Stark Professor of Christian Ethics at Yale Divinity School, and the author of numerous books, including, Personal Commitments: Beginning, Keeping, Changing, and Just Love: A Framework for Christian Sexual Ethics. She has also published more than 80 articles and chapters of books on medical ethics, sexual ethics, social ethics, historical theological ethics, ethics and spirituality and feminist ethics.

Dr. Farley’s lecture is part of the Sister Ellen Joyce Memorial series, started in 2005 as a tribute to Sister Ellen Joyce, director of the Graduate Program in Theology, who died in 2004. The lectures aim to carry on her passion for lively discussion about ethics, and its integration into holistic spirituality. Past speakers have addressed topics such as human dignity, justice and peace keeping, and end of life care.

Sponsored by the Sisters of Charity of Saint Elizabeth, Convent Station, New Jersey, the College of Saint Elizabeth enrolls more than 2,100 full- and part-time than 25 undergraduate, 10 graduate and one doctoral degree programs. For information on other activities or programs, visit the College of Saint Elizabeth web site at www.cse.edu.