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AMY L. CHAPMAN, PH.D.
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Speaking Engagements

Bridging rigorous research with practical wisdom through engaging talks that inspire, educate, and transform—delivered with humor, empathy, and genuine connection.

Areas of Expertise
  • Spirituality in Education and Mental Health
    Exploring how spiritual practices intersect with educational environments and mental health frameworks, offering evidence-based approaches for integrating contemplative practices into institutional settings while honoring diverse faith traditions and secular perspectives.​
  • Digital Religion and the Politics of Online Authority
    Examining how social media platforms reshape religious discourse and community formation, with particular attention to the concerning adoption of alt-right rhetorical strategies by some Christian voices in digital spaces and the implications for religious authority.
  • Designing Transformative Spiritual Retreats
    Drawing from theological scholarship and contemplative practice to create retreat experiences that foster deep reflection, authentic community, and meaningful spiritual growth across diverse contexts and traditions.​
Speaking Experience

​I have presented research and led discussions for diverse audiences across academic, religious, and professional contexts:

Universities & Seminaries
Academic Conferences
Religious Organizations
Mental Health Symposiums
Retreat Centers
K-12 Schools
Professional Associations
​National and International Conferences

I bring scholarly rigor to the speaking platform, weaving together research insights with practical applications through presentations that balance intellectual depth with warmth, humor, and genuine human connection. My speaking formats include keynote addresses, conference roundtable discussions, academic lectures, and retreat facilitation.

My Approach
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Every presentation I deliver is grounded in rigorous scholarship while remaining accessible to diverse audiences. I believe that complex theological and sociological concepts become most meaningful when they connect to lived experience. Whether I'm addressing educators seeking to understand the role of spirituality in learning environments, religious leaders navigating digital ministry, or retreat participants exploring contemplative practices, my goal is to create spaces where intellectual curiosity meets pastoral care. I approach each speaking engagement with the conviction that transformative learning happens best in atmospheres of both academic excellence and genuine human warmth.
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