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About
MY BACKGROUND
Hello! My name is Lindsey Gibson and I am a theologian and writer interested in Christian theology and intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD). My background is in historical theology and patristics with a ThM from Duke Divinity School and a MA in Christian Thought from Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. With this educational background, I am particularly interested in the ways that my Anglican tradition has historically invited people with I/DD into the liturgical life of the Church. This project is what I've termed "love seeking understanding" in that arises out of a love both for my community and tradition and my overwhelming love for my two autistic daughters. As the center of our life and worship, my project focuses in on the Eucharist--how many like my daughter have been historically excluded. My work digs into the history and liturgy to recover Eucharistic belonging for all of God's people. The Eucharist is both the site of damage and where transformation must begin. I invite you to explore my writing, what I'm reading and if anything peaks your interest, please reach out! I'd love to connect.
Education
MY ACADEMIC JOURNEY
2016-2018
Duke Divinity School – Durham, NC
Master of Theology (ThM), Patristics,
Supervised by Dr. Warren Smith and Dr. Warren Kinghorn
2013-2016
Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary –Charlotte, NC
Masters of Arts in Christian Thought, Patristics
Advised by Dr. Donald Fairbarn
2009-2012
Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC;
Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies
Writings
PUBLICATIONS and PRESENTATIONS
“A Seat at the Table: Aquinas, Calvin, and UDL for Eucharistic Belonging.” Paper presented at the Institute for Theology and Disability Conference, Denver, June 2025.
This presentation explores how the sacramental theologies of Thomas Aquinas and John Calvin can be placed in conversation with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to reimagine Eucharistic belonging, particularly with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
"Redeemed Humanity: Gregory of Nyssa’s Christology and the Metaphysics of Hope." Master of Theology thesis, Duke Divinity School, 2018.
This thesis examines Gregory of Nyssa’s Christological response to the fourth-century controversies with Eunomius and Apollinaris, arguing that Christ’s full divinity and full humanity provide the metaphysical foundation for a redeemed anthropology grounded in participation in the divine life.
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