Queer Christian Theology

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Taught by PSR. Beyond apologetic arguments for more inclusive Christian faith communities, what kind of positive contributions can LGBT-identified people make to the ongoing evolution of Christian theological ideas? This course invites an exploration of that question with the insights and strategies drawn from a variety of queer theorists. As we examine the classical arc of Christian doctrinal topics (God, creation, Christ, salvation, Trinity, and so on) in relation to dominant modes of modern Western sensibilities, we'll consider ways in which Christianity itself is inherently queer and how this queerness can help shape movements for social change and transformation. (This summer session course meets for two weeks from 8:30am to 12:30pm, Monday through Friday, June 17-28.)