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Susan Haarman

@suzphdm.bsky.social

Queer Nerd PhD of Educational Philosophy. Perma (& often paid) GM. Improviser. The games we play & the stories we tell will save us & democracy. TTRPGs are what the world needs.

67 Followers  |  120 Following  |  11 Posts  |  Joined: 24.03.2024  |  1.7284

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Dungeons, Dragons and the Formation of a Moral Imagination with Susan Haarman Last May, America Magazine ran an article entitled โ€œDungeons & Dragonsโ€”and Jesuitsโ€ by Robert Buckland, a Jesuit in formation. Buckland admits to being a longtime fan of D&D, but even he is surprised

@eclaytopia.bsky.social and I had a fantastic conversation about GMs in #ttrpgs and Ignatian spirituality. You never know when the #jesuits will sneak into your favorite hobbies! soundcloud.com/jesuitconfer...

08.01.2026 01:23 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Adventurers Wanted - A Player and GM Matchmaking Event Ready to embark on epic quests and forge new alliances this Spring? The CTGA invites you to our TTRPG Matchmaking Event on 3/9 at The Empty Bottle from 12-5pm!๏ปฟ

Anyone in the Chicagoland area?
๐Ÿ‰ CALLING ALL ADVENTURERS! ๐ŸŽฒ

Join us for Chicago's FIRST-EVER GM & Player Matchmaking Event!
๐Ÿ“… Sunday, March 9
โฐ 12PM-5PM
๐Ÿ“ The Empty Bottle
๐Ÿ’ฐ Donate-what-you-want (Suggested $10+)
events.humanitix.com/adventurers-...

02.03.2025 17:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Theology, Religion, and Dungeons and Dragons: Explorations of the Sacred through Fantasy Worlds This volume describes Dungeons & Dragons as a generative and creative space by exploring the tabletop role-playing gameโ€™s intersections with the academic disciplines of Theology and Religious Stud...

I'm deligted that this finally hit the shelves! Just when you thought my writing couldn't get more niche, I managed to find a way to combine my two sub-niches Ignatian Spirituality and TTRPGS! rowman.com/ISBN/9781978...

26.02.2025 21:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2

I could not be more excited to be helping out @leveleater.bsky.social at #MCChicago later this month. Come see "the Level Eater way" of d&d and see why obsessed with how much fun it is and what it teaches us about shared consequences - my little academic corner of the world!

06.02.2025 05:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

There are two wolves inside you. One wants to finish those peer review edits. The other is keeps generating workshop ideas for GenCon.

16.01.2025 18:29 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

There are a number of people in Hollywood where I have said the following about them for years: Their most successful fictional narrative is the story of who they are. Which is not who they are. Itโ€™s the *story* theyโ€™ve put out there and most people are convinced by it.

Love art. But no pedestals.

15.01.2025 01:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 433    ๐Ÿ” 101    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 10    ๐Ÿ“Œ 6

Sarah Lynne Bowman is the OG! And it feels strange to say it, but I'd add myself, especially around education and ttrpgs!

15.01.2025 19:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

A micro jam for micro settings, brought to you by @vidityavoleti.bsky.social and myself, starting this Friday ๐Ÿ‘€

Come make some cool places with us!

itch.io/jam/tiny-wor...

15.01.2025 17:28 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 264    ๐Ÿ” 143    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 25    ๐Ÿ“Œ 20
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Chicago Tabletop Gaming Association Launch Party RSVP on Humanitix - Chicago Tabletop Gaming Association Launch Party hosted by Chicago Tabletop Gaming Association. Navigator Taproom, 2211 N Milwaukee Ave #100, Chicago, IL 60647, USA. Thursday Decem...

๐ŸŽฒ Chicago gamers, mark your calendars!
The Chicago Tabletop Gaming Association launches Dec 5 at Navigator Taproom. Join us for:
- Meet the CTGA Board
- Raffles & prizes
- Pay-what-you-can entry
- Amazing community vibes
RSVP: events.humanitix.com/ctga-launch-...
Follow CTGA on IG: Chicago_TGA

23.11.2024 16:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1

My most-viral post ever:

โ€œBook historian who tells students constantly that if they listen to the audiobook, they are literally reading 18th century novels the way the large chunk of the original audience experienced the book. Silent, solitary reading by eye alone is so so recent!โ€

23.11.2024 15:35 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1046    ๐Ÿ” 297    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 24    ๐Ÿ“Œ 20

Calling all educator friends and nerds. What are your thoughts about the intersection of education and consent? Can we have authentic consent from students in the classroom? #highered #consent #k12

08.05.2024 15:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Tabletop Role-playing Games and Civic Outcomes Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs) have surged in popularity, providing a rich, interactive experience that blends storytelling, strategy, and social interaction. Beyond entertainment, there is grow...

๐Ÿ“ข Are you a fan of Pathfinder, Call of Cthulhu, or any TTRPGs? I needs you for a study on gaming and civic outcomes. Share your story and be part of groundbreaking research! #TabletopGaming #Civics #TTRPGs luc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

01.05.2024 19:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

THANKS! Spread it far and wide!

25.04.2024 22:36 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Tabletop Role-playing Games and Civic Outcomes Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs) have surged in popularity, providing a rich, interactive experience that blends storytelling, strategy, and social interaction. Beyond entertainment, there is grow...

๐ŸŽฒ Calling all tabletop RPG enthusiasts! Participate in a study exploring the impact of TTRPGs like D&D on civic skills. Your experiences could shape the future of gaming and education! Survey detailsย  #TTRPG #CivicEngagement

25.04.2024 16:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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