Article information, pdf download for what is queer. The continuing relevance of queer theology for the rest. Inspired by the work of michel foucault and associated with queer philosophers and sociologists such as gayle rubin, eve kosofsky sedgwick, judith butler and jeffrey weeks, queer theory rejects the view often termed essentialism that sexuality is a drive. From asking if its okay to be lgbtq to navigating sex and relationships to finding a church. A remarkable collection of specially commissioned essays by some of the brightest and best of angloamerican scholars. One of the distinctive features of modern christian thought has been the development of microtheologies to explore the religious experience and perspectives of particular groups.
Rethinking the western body 1st edition by loughlin, gerard isbn. The use of this term, and its underlying theoretical discourse, in african and other postcolonial contexts is contested. Christianity is a queer thing the development of queer theology elizabeth stuart 371 t he stonewall riots of june 1969 caused when the patrons of a new york bar known as a relatively safe space for the sexually marginalized resisted a routine police raid and fought back against the. Sources for theological reflection, edited by marvin m. Building a biblebased faith that isnt terrible building my body. It is this strange tradition that is one of my current interests, and it is explored in an an edited volume on queer theology. Linda woodhead is currently considered a single author. This remarkable collection of essays reconceptualizes the body and. A remarkable collection of specially commissioned essays by some of the brightest and best of angloamerican scholars edited by one of the leading theologia. This article explores the intersections of religion, embodiment, and queer sexuality in the autobiographical account of a south african selfidentifying lesbian sangoma, on the basis of the book black bull, ancestors and me.
A feminist companion to the acts of the apostles feminist companion to contributor 19 copies. In recent years there has been an increased interest in spirituality. He is the coeditor with jon davies of sex these days. As such, queer is a movement, a deployment, which unsettles all attempts to fix theologyand godwithin the contingent lineaments of heteropatriarchy. Postcolonial revelations, in the queer god london and new york. Linda woodhead primary author only author division. Queer theology by gerard loughlin overdrive rakuten.
Rethinking the western body elizabeth stuart, gay and lesbian theologies. Queer theology, taking cues from queer theory, transgresses dominant constructions of sexuality and gender identity. Rethinking the western body gerard loughlin queer theology makes an important contribution to public debate about christianity and sex. Pdf implications of queer theory for the study of religion and. For example, the subversion of patriarchal norms by beguines in femaleonly religious communities was abnormal in its context, and therefore deserves a queer read. The islamic revival and the feminist subject princeton. Rethinking the western body kindle edition by loughlin, gerard, gerard loughlin, tina beattie, daniel boyarin, virginia burrus. The body and desire in cinema and theology blackwell, 2004. Queer reads investigate anything out of the ordinary in the writings or actions of historical figures in their historic context. Rethinking the western body gerard loughlin, editor. Rethinking the western body melanie may, a body knows. Grace jantzen download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Gender and sexuality in religious traditions rabbi dr.
Although some of the articles in queer theology left me perplexed or ambivalent, others deeply impressed me, and i am glad nevertheless, not predisposed to hostility and genuinely curious about the offerings of queer theology, i hoped for and discovered a wellrounded treasury of thought on sexuality from a perspective that was previously. Laura duhan kaplan director, interreligious studies program required texts anderson, kim. Queer theology makes an important contribution to public debate about christianity and sex. Rethinking the western body edited by gerard loughln. Gerard loughlins collection of essays titled queer theology. Ancestors, embodiment and sexual desire body and religion. Today people have a variety of ways to address spiritual matters, some of which include. Protestant and catholic, eastern and western, liberal and conservative high church and low. Rethinking the western body, edited by gerard loughlin. Coming down from the pride high coming out as an act of. Gerard loughlin is professor of theology and religion at the university of durham. Queer theory, gender identity, david halperin theology is a queer thing.
At queer theology weve developed a ton of resources over the years. An approach to sexuality and christian theology elizabeth stuart and adrian thatcher. A remarkable collection of specially commissioned essays by. Nov 27, 2006 although some of the articles in queer theology left me perplexed or ambivalent, others deeply impressed me, and i am glad nevertheless, not predisposed to hostility and genuinely curious about the offerings of queer theology, i hoped for and discovered a wellrounded treasury of thought on sexuality from a perspective that was previously. A theopoetics of death and resurrection james nelson, embodiment. Rethinking the western body 2007 was an explicitly theological project. Bible, church and narrative theology 1996 and alien sex. An approach to sexuality and christian theology elizabeth stuart and adrian thatcher, eds. By divinizing desire, it radicalizes queer theory and its deconstruction of sexual and gender identities, the fundamental categories by which western bodies are. Rethinking the western body blackwell 2007, and a forthcoming study of homosexuality and christian ethics cambridge university press. Imitation and initiation in american culture from henry james to andy warhol durham, nc. A remarkable collection of specially commissioned essays by some of the brightest and best of angloamerican scholars edited by one of the leading theologians working at the interface between religion and contemporary culture reconceptualizes the body and its desires enlarges the meaningfulness of.
My life as a lesbian sangoma, by nkunzi zandile nkabinde. An indecent theology will question the traditional latin american field of decency and order. On this page weve got them organized by topic so you can find exactly what youre looking for exactly when you need it. But it is chiefly concerned with queer as what david halp. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Feb 04, 2009 queer theology makes an important contribution to public debate about christianity and sex. Psychology and the chakra system as a path to the self. Queer theology increasingly draws upon the body of philosophy known as queer theory. Required texts nikki sullivan, a critical introduction to queer theory gerard loughlin, ed. Pdf queer theory, sexuality and religion researchgate.
Queer theology makes an important contribution to public debate about. His previous publications include telling gods story. A read is counted each time someone views a publication summary such as the title, abstract, and list of authors, clicks on a figure, or views or downloads the fulltext. While it will certainly become indispensable for those working in theologies of gender, the body and sexuality, its broad catholicity and the intellectual accomplishment of its contributors make it attractive reading for. The catholic spirit prompts him to present theology in a way that includes the breath of christianity. It is a word that my grandparents throw around nonchalantly to describe events in their daily lives, a word that makes my parents squirm with uneasiness, and a word that i use positively as a marker of sexual preference. The blackwell companion to postmodern theology contributor 47 copies. He is a coeditor of the journal theology and sexuality. An open letter to faith leaders for transgender day of remembrance. A remarkable collection of specially commissioned essays by some of the brightest and best of angloamerican scholars edited by one of the leading theologians working at the interface between religion and contemporary culture reconceptualizes the body and its desires enlarges the. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Ad students enrol in emt 6934 toronto school of theology. Google scholar moon, michael 1998 a small boy and others. Rethinking the western body, edited by gerard loughlin oxford. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading queer theology. Beyond apologetics cascade, 2018 linn marie tonstad wants to be clear from the beginning. Further resources select print resources history and politics alsenas, linas. Gerard loughlin, tina beattie, daniel boyarin, virginia burrus, paul fletcher, christopher. A gay roman catholic, some of loughlins work is in the subdiscipline of queer theology. Essays on theology, sexuality and society continuum 1997 and editor of queer theology. Queer theology manages to maintain both coherence and a consistently high level of theory, debate and reflection throughout.
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