Queer resurrection: constructing queer trauma theology

This paper uses an autoethnographic theoretical approach of constructive theology to create a framework of queer trauma theology. By exploring the relationship between trauma and queerness, I argue that queer affirming congregations and faith leaders must add a layer of trauma-sensitivity to offer q...

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Published in:Theology & sexuality
Main Author: Landström, Lina (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group 2023
In: Theology & sexuality
Year: 2023, Volume: 29, Issue: 1, Pages: 18-33
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Queer theology / Queerfeindlichkeit / Psychic trauma / Resurrection / Healing / Religious psychology
RelBib Classification:AE Psychology of religion
FD Contextual theology
NBE Anthropology
Further subjects:B Queer Theology
B Homosexuality
B LGBTQ
B queer trauma theology
B Christianity
B trauma theology
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Summary:This paper uses an autoethnographic theoretical approach of constructive theology to create a framework of queer trauma theology. By exploring the relationship between trauma and queerness, I argue that queer affirming congregations and faith leaders must add a layer of trauma-sensitivity to offer queer people the space and tools required to reach a point of resurrection. Building upon the work of trauma theologians like Karen O´Donnell, I suggest that the goal of the work is not healing, but a divine remaining that I allegorize to the resurrection. The paper explores a framework of queer trauma theology that is aimed to be useful for affirming faith leaders in their everyday work. The last part the framework is exemplified through a queer trauma theological view of mourning, the Bible, and religious history.
ISSN:1745-5170
Contains:Enthalten in: Theology & sexuality
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/13558358.2023.2263343