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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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
| Check availability: | HBZ Gateway |
| Interlibrary Loan: | Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany) |
| Published: |
2023
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| In: |
Theology & sexuality
Year: 2023, Volume: 29, Issue: 1, Pages: 18-33 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Queer theology
/ Queerphobia
/ Psychic trauma
/ Resurrection
/ Healing
/ Religious psychology
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| 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 |
| Online Access: |
Volltext (kostenfrei) |
| 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. |
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| ISSN: | 1745-5170 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Theology & sexuality
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1080/13558358.2023.2263343 |
