Elevating Voices for Change
Rooted in Faith. Practiced in Justice.
What is a
Justice Scholar?
“A Justice Scholar is someone who holds faith and action together… studying the Gospel deeply and living it publicly.”
— Rev. Dr. Paris Smith
We are the inheritors of a long, unbroken tradition—a lineage of thinkers, preachers, poets, and prophets who understood that scholarship without justice is sterile, and justice without love is hollow. We are justice scholars, meaning we labor not merely in libraries but in the living streets of our communities. Our research is not confined to theory; it breathes through the pulse of people, the sound of protest, the sermon, the song, and the sacred text.
Our Mission as
Justice Scholars
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Rooted in Scripture
We engage justice through a deep commitment to biblical truth. Our work is grounded in Scripture, shaped by sound theology, and anchored in the life and teachings of Jesus Christ—because faithful action begins with faithful belief.
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Lived Through Action
Justice is not only something we study—it is something we practice. We believe theology must move from the page to the public square, expressed through advocacy, compassion, and tangible acts of restoration.
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Committed to Community
We reject the idea that brokenness makes people expendable. Like kintsugi, we believe the Gospel fills the cracks of people’s lives with redemptive purpose—restoring dignity, honoring stories, and repairing what systems have tried to discard.
We aim to fill in the gaps of society with the gold of the Gospel.
From the Blog
Justice Scholars is built on more than commentary—we’re committed to thoughtful, faith-rooted writing that holds truth and tenderness together. These essays elevate voices shaped by lived experience and grounded theology, exploring what justice looks like in practice.
