the Rootworks

Welcome to Rootworks

Rootworks is a grassroots popular educational model that explores the radical implications of the way of Jesus for our local contexts. It is an approach to Christ-centered radical education that nurtures peace and love in resistance to oppression. In a way, it is a seminary of the people. Each course affirms the contribution of scholars and practitioners without dismissing the wisdom and experience of the other participants. Rootworks assumes that everyone must “name” their own experience and understanding of an issue before attempting to learn about, and live into, that issue. From there, participants can engage deeper