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Sarah Jean Barton is an Assistant Professor with dual appointments at Duke University: in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery (School of Medicine) and Theological Ethics (Duke Divinity School). She holds a Doctor of Theology (Th.D.) from Duke, alongside degrees in Occupational Therapy (Boston University) and a B.S. from Seattle Pacific University. Her research bridges disability studies, theological ethics, and healthcare, emphasizing participatory methodologies with people with intellectual disabilities. She is the author of *Becoming the Baptized Body: Disability and the Practice of Christian Community* (2022), which explores inclusive baptismal practices.
Dr. Barton teaches courses on disability theology, healthcare ethics, and professional identity formation. Her recognitions include the Duke AHEAD Fellowship (2023) and a Bass Connections Mentorship Award (2018). She advises students in the Occupational Therapy Doctorate (OTD) program and advocates for accessibility in theological education. Her work intersects clinical practice, liturgical studies, and advocacy for disabled individuals in faith communities.
- Education: B.S. (Seattle Pacific), M.S. Occupational Therapy (Boston U), M.T.S. and Th.D. (Duke)
- Key Roles: Program Director of Duke OTD, Faculty Associate at Trent Center for Bioethics
- Grants: Seed funding for anti-racist knowledge communities in OTD (2021)
Her research and teaching focus on disability justice, inclusive worship practices, and the ethical dimensions of healthcare accessibility. She is an active consultant and speaker on disability theology and interfaith collaboration.
