Beginning in 1985, the Center for the Study of Spirituality at Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana, has hosted the annual Madeleva Lecture. This book is a one-volume anthology of essential selections from this world-class program.

Delivered annually, these lectures feature leading women theologians and scholars of religion from across an array of theological disciplines. The editors have organized the selections under a number of chapters: "Prayer and Spirituality," "The Church," "Holy Women," "Gender and Sexuality," and "Culture and Dialogue." The collection features contributions from world-renowned authors such as Elizabeth Johnson, Sandra Schneiders, M. Shawn Copeland, Joan Chittister, Kathleen Norris, Ilia Delio, and others.

The volume concludes with the text of the Madeleva Manifesto and a complete list of all the lectures.

Jessica Coblentz, PhD, is associate professor of religious studies and theology at Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana.

Daniel P. Horan, PhD, is professor of philosophy, religious studies, and theology and director of the Center for the Study of Spirituality at Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana.

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