Dr Emma Swai
@emmajoyswai.bsky.social
PhD Theology (Biblical Studies/Disability Studies).
Researches New Testament presentations of disability and intersections of identity.
Researches New Testament presentations of disability and intersections of identity.
Just finished speaking with the online crew at @sthild.org - what a welcoming learning group. Had a fabulous time and they let me get on my soap box a bit! By the end of the teaching session I was pulling book recommendations off my shelf....
November 6, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Just finished speaking with the online crew at @sthild.org - what a welcoming learning group. Had a fabulous time and they let me get on my soap box a bit! By the end of the teaching session I was pulling book recommendations off my shelf....
Julia Watts Belser was so good at Disability and Church last weekend, I sort of had to...
October 28, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Julia Watts Belser was so good at Disability and Church last weekend, I sort of had to...
That one really was for the girls 💪🏻 Second highest attendance at a rugby world cup final, men or women. 🌹
September 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
That one really was for the girls 💪🏻 Second highest attendance at a rugby world cup final, men or women. 🌹
September is IIH awareness month.
September 25, 2025 at 1:07 PM
September is IIH awareness month.
@siobhanjolley.bsky.social Guess what I got given to read on the journey home from #BNTS
September 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
@siobhanjolley.bsky.social Guess what I got given to read on the journey home from #BNTS
Add NT studies, disability studies, a bit of feminism together, to animal studies, stir and "ta da"...
Yep, I still get excited at seeing my name printed on actual paper pages 😁
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/animals-i...
Yep, I still get excited at seeing my name printed on actual paper pages 😁
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/animals-i...
August 6, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Add NT studies, disability studies, a bit of feminism together, to animal studies, stir and "ta da"...
Yep, I still get excited at seeing my name printed on actual paper pages 😁
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/animals-i...
Yep, I still get excited at seeing my name printed on actual paper pages 😁
www.bloomsbury.com/uk/animals-i...
When you turn up to your hospital appointment and realise you have accidentally coordinated your clothing and your reading... A hastily thrown on FTN t-shirt and the book you grabbed from the desk as the cab arrived...
July 28, 2025 at 9:18 AM
When you turn up to your hospital appointment and realise you have accidentally coordinated your clothing and your reading... A hastily thrown on FTN t-shirt and the book you grabbed from the desk as the cab arrived...
An SCM sale is always "dangerous"... but the kiddos might have just got me these for my birthday 😉 Ordered Tuesday, arrived today - am set up for summer reading!
July 17, 2025 at 10:44 AM
An SCM sale is always "dangerous"... but the kiddos might have just got me these for my birthday 😉 Ordered Tuesday, arrived today - am set up for summer reading!
Horrifying but incredibly powerful. Absolutely needs to be read by, like, everyone. Bates is sounding a warning call before it's too late... and we really, really need to listen.
May 30, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Horrifying but incredibly powerful. Absolutely needs to be read by, like, everyone. Bates is sounding a warning call before it's too late... and we really, really need to listen.
When checking proofs, are you supposed to let people know they are about to get cited in an encyclopedia ... 😜 @candidamoss.bsky.social and @isaactsoon.bsky.social , I couldn't not include you.(Sorry @meghanhenning.bsky.social , you are on the other page, but you are in there).
March 27, 2025 at 10:54 PM
When checking proofs, are you supposed to let people know they are about to get cited in an encyclopedia ... 😜 @candidamoss.bsky.social and @isaactsoon.bsky.social , I couldn't not include you.(Sorry @meghanhenning.bsky.social , you are on the other page, but you are in there).
Proud of this chapter and venturing out of my comfort zone a bit, but now I need to review the proofs... The other place wouldn't let me post the link, but here it is www.bloomsbury.com/uk/animals-i...
January 10, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Proud of this chapter and venturing out of my comfort zone a bit, but now I need to review the proofs... The other place wouldn't let me post the link, but here it is www.bloomsbury.com/uk/animals-i...
Starting the new year by wading into one of my Christmas presents @karenod.bsky.social - it's really good 😊
January 1, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Starting the new year by wading into one of my Christmas presents @karenod.bsky.social - it's really good 😊
Currently updating this for Monday. It's hybrid if anyone hasn't heard me get on my soapbox already 😜
November 27, 2024 at 6:23 PM
Currently updating this for Monday. It's hybrid if anyone hasn't heard me get on my soapbox already 😜
Had to order from the US (long irrelevant story) but it's arrived in time for my next project in December @mbrandonmassey.bsky.social! Told myself it was a necessary incentive to finish the current disability encyclopedia chapter... the one where I try to condense my entire field into 8,000 words 😫
November 20, 2024 at 12:15 PM
Had to order from the US (long irrelevant story) but it's arrived in time for my next project in December @mbrandonmassey.bsky.social! Told myself it was a necessary incentive to finish the current disability encyclopedia chapter... the one where I try to condense my entire field into 8,000 words 😫
Feminist Theology Network online meet-up is tonight. Sarah Stankorb will be speaking about her book 'Disobedient Women's and then there will be a q&a. 7:30pm GMT (2:30pm EST). Think that's all the info from the attached flyer in lieu of alt text.
April 29, 2024 at 6:42 AM
Feminist Theology Network online meet-up is tonight. Sarah Stankorb will be speaking about her book 'Disobedient Women's and then there will be a q&a. 7:30pm GMT (2:30pm EST). Think that's all the info from the attached flyer in lieu of alt text.
If you aren't a member of the Feminist Theology Network, here's a reason why you should be 👇🏼
March 16, 2024 at 11:39 AM
If you aren't a member of the Feminist Theology Network, here's a reason why you should be 👇🏼
Reminded of this book a few days ago, so found it on my bookshelf. Feel in the mood to re-read the title essay.
March 1, 2024 at 7:12 PM
Reminded of this book a few days ago, so found it on my bookshelf. Feel in the mood to re-read the title essay.
I got so excited when this came through the door. Any publication is awesome, but there is something different about seeing your name in print.
December 13, 2023 at 12:31 PM
I got so excited when this came through the door. Any publication is awesome, but there is something different about seeing your name in print.
There's me joking about how I get productive when I am angry...
December 7, 2023 at 9:40 AM
There's me joking about how I get productive when I am angry...
Yep, the pen broke and I can't get the ink off my hands...
November 8, 2023 at 7:29 PM
Yep, the pen broke and I can't get the ink off my hands...
So fortunate that Professor Bieringer is visiting Liverpool this week.
October 25, 2023 at 4:51 PM
So fortunate that Professor Bieringer is visiting Liverpool this week.
Revisiting this tonight with the EABS Junior Researchers' Online Seminar. Part of a panel discussion on minority criticism with Axolile Qina.
Daisy, as promised, we are "spreading the word" 😉
Daisy, as promised, we are "spreading the word" 😉
October 19, 2023 at 4:51 PM
Revisiting this tonight with the EABS Junior Researchers' Online Seminar. Part of a panel discussion on minority criticism with Axolile Qina.
Daisy, as promised, we are "spreading the word" 😉
Daisy, as promised, we are "spreading the word" 😉
Yep, I definitely prefer C21st hot-water bottles.
September 30, 2023 at 10:41 AM
Yep, I definitely prefer C21st hot-water bottles.