About Dr. Westina Matthews
Westina Matthews, PhD is an author, a public speaker, retreat leader, and theologian. Through her thoughtful, poignant, humorous, and authentic writings, she has found a way to connect with audiences around the world. An adjunct professor at The General Theological Seminary in the Center for Christian Spirituality where she teaches contemplative spiritual direction, Westina’s practice reflects contemplative living through “holy listening.” Dr. Matthews is an alumnae of the University of Dayton and a former member of the Board of Trustees. Dr. Matthews was also recognized as one of the 2019 Women of UD.
Campus visit: October 14, 2019
- Westina MatthewsDr. Matthews's website featuring information about her and her work.
Selected Readings
Dancing from the Inside Out by Call Number: BV4580 .M344 2019ISBN: 1640651586Publication Date: 2019-10-17This collection of essays about ordinary events invites the reader to reflect on how God can be found throughout life. Matthews offers a personal and authentic voice that resonates with a wide audience--particularly women--in an easily accessible and understandable manner. These timely reflections are in keeping with the Most Rev. Michael B. Curry's call to "live into being the Jesus Movement by committing to evangelism and the work of reconciliation-- beginning with racial reconciliation . . . across the borders and boundaries that divide the human family of God." Through thoughtful, poignant, humorous, and authentic reflections--shared from her journal and weekly email blogs--Matthews invites the reader to redefine themselves. This book is a wonderful resource for personal reflection, and a great gift for colleagues, friends, and family members.
- 'I'm Living into The Call'Profile of Dr. Matthews featured in Dayton Magazine, originally published December 5, 2019.
- The Day My Old Life EndedPiece written by Dr. Matthews published on Beliefnet.
- The participation of minority women in higher educationBook chapter co-authored by Dr. Matthews in the book, Women & education: equity or equality? Originally published in 1984.
- Determinants of success for Black males and females in graduate and professional schools.Book chapter by Dr. Matthews originally published in 1991 in the book College in Black and White: African American students in predominantly White and in historically Black public universities.
- Planning and developing of reading learning centers for second and third gradersThesis written by Dr. Matthews for her M.S. in Education from the University of Dayton. Originally issued in 1974.
