WASHINGTON — Glen Stassen, an American theologian, ethicist and author, is the recipient of the 2013 Baptist World Alliance (BWA) Denton and Janice Lotz Human Rights Award.
Stassen’s nomination was confirmed at a meeting of the BWA executive committee March 5 at its international offices in Falls Church, Va.
The writings of Stassen, the Lewis B. Smedes Professor of Christian Ethics at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, Calif., have influenced the international peace movement for more than three decades. He is known for his work on theological ethics, politics, social justice and developing the Just Peacemaking theory in ethics in dealing with matters of war and conflict.
Stassen has worked to help found several organizations for peacemaking, operated behind the scenes to negotiate the removal of short- and middle-range nuclear weapons from Europe, testified at capital punishment cases, developed a strategy for defense attorneys in capital cases and engaged in human rights advocacy for the mentally disabled.
The Denton and Janice Lotz Human Rights Award will be presented during the BWA Annual Gathering in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, July 1–6.
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