LIVE Workshop via Zoom | Wednesdays, March 4, 11, and 18, 2026 from 6:00 - 9:00 PM ET
The 20th Century Mystics at the Margin—
Workshop featuring Howard Thurman, Octavia Butler, and Katie Cannon
With Rev. Dr. Khadijah Matin
A literary workshop that brings the ancient idea of mystic into current times, making it accessible to all and applicable to ministry and social justice work.
Workshop Cost: General Public-$160.00 · Affiliated One Spirit Alumni - $125.00 · Affiliate Today!
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In this workshop…
We will redefine the meaning of mystic. This 3-part workshop will provide an opportunity to explore three ways in which the concept of mystics can move beyond traditional concepts by diving deeply into the literary works of thought leaders.
Rarely do we consider these three: Howard Thurman, Octavia Butler, and Katie Cannon as global mystics, but through a deep exploration of their work, we can see mysticism in the modern day. At the same time, crossing genres – theology, philosophy, and science fiction- will serve as foundations for interspiritual exploration within a social justice context.
This workshop is for…
Anyone eager to explore their spiritual development as well as those by interested in how literary concepts also provide ways to consider social justice and commentary across diverse lenses.
Attendees can look forward to leaving this workshop with a wealth of literary resources that serve as a powerful foundation for interspirituality, ministry, and social justice work
What you’ll Explore
Closer reading of three significant 20th-century authors
What you’ll Experience
Active engaged readings – bringing voice to words
Open discussion and breakouts
What you’ll Integrate
Expanded and accessible relationship with the role of mystics and how we are each one
What you’ll Receive
Post sharing of literature
Dreaming for Sacred Visioning, Three Sessions
Session 1: Howard Thurman
Session 2: Octavia Butler
Session 3: Katie Cannon
About the Presenter,
Dr. Khadijah Matin (she/her)
Bringing together her sense of social justice and faith, Dr. Khadijah Matin is part of the national dialogue, creating education models responding to current social challenges. Her research focus areas include faith and family history in the shaping of identity, and the intersection of service and spirituality.
For many years, Khadijah has been part of the staff for the ISCC Program at One Spirit and presently serves on the national board of the Society of First Africans in English America, as chaplain General, and as a member of both the Afro-American Historical & Genealogical Society and the Association of Muslim Chaplains.
Where can I access the workshop?
All One Spirit workshops are hosted on Hylo - our online community platform. Workshop access will be provided via email after registration is complete. Please check your spam and/or promotions folders for your confirmation email from One Spirit. You will be guided to create a Hylo account, if you don’t already have one, and then given access to the Course Hylo Board, where you will find the Zoom Link, Course Materials (when posted), and Course Recordings (within 72 hours of the live class).