Religion and the Deaf Community (SL 221)

Term: 2018-2019 Spring

Faculty

Kent Rockwell OviattShow MyInfo popup for Kent Rockwell Oviatt

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Dr. Oviatt received his BA and MA at Piedmont International University. He completed his EdD at Liberty University in July 2023. His PhD at Carolina is ABD. 

 

Dr. Oviatt has served in ministry and leadership roles for over 45 years. He has been married to Denise for 44 years, and they have two adult children.

 

He is an adjunct professor at the Deaf Studies Program at Crown College of the Bible in Powell, Tennessee.

 

Dr. Oviatt is also the Director of the Deaf Studies Program and is an adjunct professor in the DMin and MMin programs at Piedmont Divinity School at Carolina University,

Schedule

Tue-Thu, 12:45 PM - 2:00 PM (1/8/2019 - 5/1/2019) Location: MAIN DEEDS D313

Description

This course provides students with an overview of various types of deaf ministry (including but not limited to interpreted services/disability access; integrated ministries; and deaf church). Students will review the literature and examine the role of religion (ministers, missionaries, and laypeople) have had on the deaf community (including education, language, and culture). Additionally, students will evaluate an existing deaf ministry and analyze the global accessibility and inclusion approaches based on relevant theological studies, disability studies, and deaf studies research.