Teaching sexuality and Christianity for perspective transformation: Suggested resources and strategies

Abstract

Sexual activity and desire have often been seen as inimical toChristian spirituality and practice, and many people have come to view Christianity as austere and shaming regarding sexuality.However, sexuality, religion, and policy-making have become so intertwined, that to ignore how they intersect and affect particular individuals' lives does a disservice to students. This article presents resources and strategies for incorporating the topic of sexuality into liberal undergraduate and graduate theological classrooms. It provides guidance to instructors lacking research expertise in sexuality and focuses on three main pedagogical categories: perspective transformation; embodiment pedagogy; and sexual violence and trauma. One purpose of this article is to generate conversation: there is a need for further collaboration with colleagues who are experts in various disciplines to continue mining resources to offer diverse strategies and resources.

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