Callid Keefe-Perry

Callid Keefe-Perry is an Assistant Professor of Contextual Education and Public Theology at Boston College's Clough School of Theology and Ministry. His academic work focuses on the intersections of imagination, spirituality, and education, exploring how these areas contribute to individual and societal transformation. Keefe-Perry is also a minister within The Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), where he engages in itinerant ministry and leads retreats and workshops.

Academic Background and Career

Keefe-Perry is a first-generation college graduate with a Ph.D. in Theological Studies from Boston University, where he specialized in Practical Theology. Before his current role, he served as a Lecturer in Practical Theology at Boston University and held various positions in educational and non-profit organizations, including as the Executive Director of ARC: Arts | Religion | Culture.123

Research Interests

His research interests encompass public and practical theology, critical pedagogy, trauma studies, and the philosophies and theologies of imagination. He has authored two significant works: Way to Water: A Theopoetics Primer and Sense of the Possible: An Introduction to Theology and Imagination, both of which delve into the academic and practical implications of theopoetics and the role of imagination in theological discourse.24

Professional Activities

Keefe-Perry is actively involved in various professional organizations, including the Religious Education Association and the American Academy of Religion. He also engages in consulting work, focusing on trauma-informed practices and creative approaches to spirituality and education.145

Personal Life

In addition to his academic and ministerial commitments, Keefe-Perry enjoys family activities, including board games and woodworking. He is married and has children, balancing his professional life with personal interests and family time.45