This is my body, broken for you: Jesus and trauma

This is my body, broken for you: Jesus and trauma

Join us as we explore questions around Jesus’ experiences with trauma, and how it can enrich our understanding of Christ and humanity.

By St Paul's Cathedral Institute

Date and time

Sun, 6 Jul 2025 13:00 - 14:00 GMT+1

Location

The Wren Suite, Crypt of St Paul's Cathedral

St Paul's Churchyard London EC4M 8AD United Kingdom

Refund Policy

No Refunds

About this event

What has Jesus to do with trauma? Many people who experience trauma find solidarity in Jesus' experiences. Some would even claim that Jesus is a trauma survivor himself. Others may find the horror of Jesus' crucifixion to be re-traumatising.

What do these perspectives mean for how we think about and relate to Christ? Join us as we explore these questions to enrich our understanding of Christ and humanity.

Dr Karen O'Donnell is Academic Dean and Lecturer in Liturgy and Theology at Westcott House, Cambridge, and an Associate Lecturer at Cambridge University. Her latest books include Survival: Radical Spiritual Practices for Trauma Survivors and Pregnancy and Birth: Critical Theological Conceptions (with Dr Claire Williams).

The event is free, but if you are able to make a donation to the continuing learning programme at St Paul’s Cathedral when you register for the event we would be very grateful.

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St Paul’s Cathedral Institute explores faith and spirituality, art and history, and contemporary issues. The programme is open to all and includes online events, reflective study days, workshops and talks. All are welcome and bursaries are available if the cost of the event is prohibitive for you. (Please email SPCI@stpaulscathedral.org.uk for more information on our bursaries).

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