IJM and the Social Welfare Club hope to host a faculty panel discussing the role of systems in God's redemptive purposes. Both IJM and SWC advocate for justice for the most vulnerable, understanding a holistic vision for the part Christians play in bringing it forth. Through this panel, we aim to explore how broken systems can be transformed into avenues of redemption, reflecting both truth and grace. Drawing from faculty across disciplines such as social work, political science, and theology, the conversation will invite interdisciplinary insight into how justice is pursued within complex institutions. This topic grows out of students’ curricular and co-curricular engagement at Gordon, particularly through coursework on social systems, ethics, and global justice, as well as involvement in service, advocacy, and IJM initiatives. Ultimately, we hope to cast a vision of justice that is not only about confronting the failures of systems but also about restoring beauty in individuals, communities, and institutions.
