Gender and Sexuality

This topic explores the intersections between religion, gender, and sexuality. It examines how LGBTQ individuals have been excluded from religious institutions and how feminist and queer theologians are working to create more inclusive approaches to religion.

What is the relationship between queer theology and queer theory?

"Queer theology is a theological method that has developed out of the philosophical approach of queer theory."

Who are some scholars that have influenced the development of queer theology?

"Built upon scholars such as Marcella Althaus-Reid, Michel Foucault, Gayle Rubin, Eve Kosofsky Sedgwick, and Judith Butler."

What is the foundational assumption of queer theology?

"Queer theology begins with the assumption that gender variance and queer desire have always been present in human history, including faith traditions and their sacred texts."

Which religious texts does queer theology consider to be relevant?

"Such as the Jewish Scriptures and the Bible."

How did queer theology initially separate into two separate theologies?

"It was at one time separated into two separate theologies; gay theology and lesbian theology."

What eventually happened to gay theology and lesbian theology?

"Later, the two would merge and expand to become the more inclusive term of queer theology."

What is the main goal or purpose of queer theology?

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