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03/01/2026

Meet another presenter at the "Women of the Bible in Art" event at the Museum of the Bible on March 14, 2026. Shala Wilson is an uncompromised voice for change, challenging people to live a life that courageously chases their calling. As a creative entrepreneur and minister, she is committed to using her voice to unleash the freedom to thrive as she walks with the theologically marginalized and abused. Passionate about the local church and marketplace ministry, she loves creating a safe space for people to banish faulty thinking and encounter God. Shala studied women and theology at Northern Seminary and is pursuing her doctor of ministry at Houston Theological Seminary.

In Shala's workshop, participants will explore depictions of Mary in paintings and sculpture that capture her humanity and her faith. Together we will reflect on the theological meaning behind gestures, symbols, and expressions that point us back to Christ. Participants will also gain practical guidance for thoughtfully and skillfully photographing sacred art without glare, blur, or distraction.


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02/28/2026

Meet workshop presenter, Karen Fletcher Smith, a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores the intersection of creativity and spirituality. Through oil painting, photography, and watercolor, she seeks to uncover and share the beauty found in nature, art, and faith. Karen is the artist in residence through Fuller Seminary’s Brehm Center and St. Cornelius Episcopal Church in Belton, TX. She is also currently illustrating a book called Veiled Women with Dr. Scot McKnight and Dr. Lucy Peppiatt.

Participants in Karen's workshop at the "Women of the Bible in Art" event will utilize watercolors to paint biblical women using art, storytelling, and our theological imaginations. Stepping into our role as co-creators, we’ll set a scene with a biblical woman that we will then render through watercolor. Creative tools will be provided, no artistic experience necessary. All participants will have their own theological work of art to take home. Come join us at the Museum of the Bible on March 14, 2026!


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02/27/2026

We are proud to introduce Jazmine Sánchez as one of the featured workshop presenters at the "Women of the Bible in Art" event at the Museum of the Bible on March 14, 2026. Ms. Sánchez earned her bachelor’s degree in education from Universidad Madero, complemented by art studies at the Taller Libre de Artes Plásticas in Puebla, Mexico. In addition to earning a master's degree in theology from Dallas Theological Seminary, Jazmine has also pursued courses in the Art History Department at Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City, and in the drawing & painting program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Jazmine has participated as a teacher assistant for the Medieval Art and Spirituality summer course from Dallas Theological Seminary in northern Italy since 2019, and she recently completed a fellowship at the Sacred Art School of Florence. Jazmine currently teaches art in the Chicago urban area and is a Fund for Teachers 2025 Fellow.

Jazmine will be presenting a workshop about iconography, which holds a significant place in the history of Christianity, serving as a visual narrative of the faith's rich and intricate tapestry. For over a millennium, images have been used to convey the stories, teachings, and values that are central to Christian belief. By exploring the rich tradition of iconography, we can deepen our relationship to God, as it encourages believers to reflect on their faith and the lives of the saints, fostering a devout and profound connection to our spiritual heritage.

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02/25/2026

The "Women of the Bible in Art" event at the Museum of the Bible includes workshop presentations by scholar practitioners who will help you foster theological imagination through painting, writing, and photography. Dr. Susy Flory is the New York Times bestselling author of nineteen books. Recent titles include "Jesus Was" and "Holy Disruptor." Her 2014 book "The Unbreakable Boy" was made into a major motion picture by Lionsgate Studios. A UCLA graduate, Susy directs West Coast Christian Writers and founded Everything Memoir.

Dr. Flory will help you discover the remarkable tradition of women writers from Enheduanna—the world's first named author (ca. 2334 BC)—through biblical times. Her workshop explores how women contributed to biblical narratives, challenging assumptions about literacy in the ancient world. Learn how these pioneering voices told their stories, then be inspired to start your own writing journey. Participants will receive practical templates to begin crafting personal narratives. Follow the 4,000-year-old tradition of women who wrote—your story matters.

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Museum of the Bible Susy Flory

02/24/2026

Meet another featured speaker for the "Women of the Bible in Art" event at the Museum of the Bible on March 14, 2026. Dr. Lynn H. Cohick is distinguished professor of New Testament at Houston Christian University. She is founder and president of the Center for Women in Leadership, cofounder of the Visual Museum of Women in Christianity, and host of The Alabaster Jar podcast. Her books include "The Letter to the Ephesians" in the New International Commentary on the New Testament, "Philippians" in the Story of God Commentary, "Ephesians" in the New Covenant Commentary, and "Women in the World of the Earliest Christians." Dr. Cohick also co-authored a book with Amy Brown Hughes titled "Christian Women in the Patristic World: Their Influence, Authority, and Legacy in the Second through the Fifth Centuries."

Dr. Cohick will be speaking about how Mary Magdalene should serve as an excellent role model for men and women today. She gave of her wealth to support Jesus’s ministry. She was faithful at his most needy hour, braving ridicule, and potential harassment by authorities at the cross. She was passionate in her devotion, wanting to properly care for what she thought was his dead body. And she obeyed Jesus in telling the other disciples that he is risen. In this latter act, she has been called Apostle to the Apostles (Thomas Aquinas). Join us at the Museum of the Bible to learn more about Mary Magdalene and her role in Jesus’s ministry.

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Museum of the Bible Lynn H Cohick Houston Theological Seminary

02/23/2026

Dr. Sandra Richter is a featured presenter for the “Women of the Bible in Art” event on March 14, 2026, at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, DC. Sandra is the author of "The Epic of Eden: A Christian Entry into the Old Testament" and is deeply involved in conversations regarding environmental theology. Her book, "The Stewards of Eden: What Scripture Says About the Environment and Why It Matters," draws together more than a decade of technical work and activism.

Dr. Richter will speak about how the world of the Bible is very different from our own, which often leaves biblical texts inaccessible to the modern reader. Utilizing current anthropological and archaeological data, audience members will engage the culture, economy, and legal system of the southern Levant in order to reconstruct “a day in the life” of women in the biblical world. Participants will make use of the familiar text of Proverbs 31 as a touchstone for our cross-cultural experience, asking questions regarding traditional cultural systems, marriage, child-rearing, and economics in this ancient context.

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Museum of the Bible Sandra L. Richter

02/22/2026

Join the Center for Women in Leadership at the Museum of the Bible on March 14, 2026, for the 'Women of the Bible in Art" event.

One of our featured presenters is Dr. Sandra Glahn. Dr. Glahn is professor of Media Arts and Worship at Dallas Theological Seminary. Glahn is the author or co-author of more than 20 books, including 12 titles in The Coffee Cup Bible Study series and Nobody’s Mother: Artemis of the Ephesians in Antiquity and the New Testament. Glahn served as the general editor of Vindicating the Vixens: Revisiting Sexualized, Vilified, and Marginalized Women of the Bible. She is a cofounder of the Visual Museum of Women in Christianity. Her most recent work is A Woman’s Place Is in the Story (IVP Academic, forthcoming). Her podcast, The Chick Report, debuted in early 2026.

In a world shaped by written language, most Westerners learn the ABCs of textual literacy. But for centuries, visual literacy has dominated. Dr. Glahn will introduce the “visual ABCs,” specifically as this alphabet has applied to sacred art. Through color, gesture, and symbolic elements in icons and mosaics, participants will see how art has communicated theology and told the stories of key women in the Bible and the early church.

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Check out this week's Alabaster Jar podcast, the first of a three part series with your host, Dr. Lynn Cohick. As a well...
01/14/2026

Check out this week's Alabaster Jar podcast, the first of a three part series with your host, Dr. Lynn Cohick. As a well-respected New Testament scholar, Lynn's insight brings the themes of Galatians into sharp focus. We are excited to share this teaching resource with you and hope that you will join us for the entire series!

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Join us in Washington, DC on March 14, 2026 for a special one-day event about biblical women and their portrayal in art....
01/09/2026

Join us in Washington, DC on March 14, 2026 for a special one-day event about biblical women and their portrayal in art. The event is being sponsored by The Center for Women in Leadership together with the Museum of the Bible and will feature presentations by biblical scholars and interactive workshops designed to foster theological imagination through art.


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12/31/2025

Listen to this week's special episode of Coffee with Cohick on the Alabaster Jar podcast. Dr. Cohick is joined by Dr. Kelley Mathews to discuss a wide range of topics including the leadership styles of women in the New Testament, interpreting biblical texts with proper exegesis, the biblical telos for women, and engaging with family on difficult topics. So grab your favorite brew and join us for the conversation.

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