Rae Karim (MDiv ’14, DMin ’25) on Legacy of Love in the Indianapolis Recorder

 

Christian Theological Seminary alumna Rev. Dr. Rae Karim (MDiv ’14, DMin ’25) recently authored an article in the Indianapolis Recorder titled “A Legacy of Love.” In the piece, she reflects on the spiritual depth of legacy — not as achievement or recognition, but as the faithful transmission of love, wisdom, and witness across generations. 

Drawing on scripture and lived experience, Karim invites readers to consider how we are shaped by those who came before us and how our own lives participate in a larger story of faithfulness. Her reflection offers a timely reminder that legacy is less about what we build and more about how we love. 

She writes: 

“What do you think of when you hear the word legacy? Do tangible references, such as family heirlooms or financial inheritances, come to mind? As we enter Black History Month, a time to honor legacy, you may think about the legacy of ingenuity that led to some of the greatest inventions we enjoy to this day.
As we think about these things, I also want to bring your attention to another legacy. Though it is intangible, it is experienced in very tangible ways. This is a legacy of love that God blesses us with the opportunity to live into daily.”
— Rae Karim, “A Legacy of Love,” Indianapolis Recorder, February 6, 2026 

We celebrate Rae’s continued leadership in public theological reflection and her contribution to civic and faith conversations in Indianapolis. 

👉 Read the full article in the Indianapolis Recorder:
https://indianapolisrecorder.com/a-legacy-of-love/ 

 

Originally published in the Indianapolis Recorder, February 6, 2026.