This event is part of the Festival of Social Sciences

What's on offer?

A 90-minute exhibition of artefacts created by disabled and/or neurodivergent clergy, exploring their experiences of wellbeing in the Church of England. This is followed by an optional 90-minute interactive workshop where attendees can explore disability and/or neurodivergence in church settings and consider how churches currently support disabled/neurodivergent people and how this support could be improved.

What's it about?

The exhibition uses a series of stations based on research into the wellbeing of disabled and/or neurodivergent clergy. It presents first-hand experiences through accounts and other materials, encouraging attendees to reflect on disability/neurodivergence and church culture. The workshop then invites participants to share their own experiences of church settings, identify areas for improvement, and discuss possible alternatives.

Who's leading the event?

Dr Alex Fry, Senior Lecturer in Social Sciences, Bournemouth University; Dr Sally Lee, Senior Lecturer in Social Work, Bournemouth University.

Open to

The event is open to members of the public aged 16 and over.

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Getting in touch

If you have any questions , please feel free to contact: researchengagementandimpact@bournemouth.ac.uk

Description supplied by the event organiser.