Book Resource: Pandemic Theology: Listen, Lament & Labor - A Theology That Emerged From Those Who Worked On COVID Units

“Pandemic Theology: Listen, Lament & Labor” was written by one of IACC’s Board of Directors, Rev. Dr. Matthew Hoffman. This book is a result of his doctoral work where he surveyed healthcare professionals from throughout the United States to examine the spirituality and theology that emerged from their work on COVID units. Within this book is also a historical survey examining Christian voices and responses to pandemics, plagues and epidemics from the early church history to the present AIDS epidemic. This historical survey serves as a backdrop to present Christian responses to the most recent COVID pandemic. From this work arises a model of care that helps us answer questions such as “How is a Christian to respond during times of massive suffering?” as well as “how to be” at the bedside of a sick or dying friend.