Queer Christian Theologies

College Emmanuel College
Instructor(s) Wigg-Stevenson, Natalie
Course Code EMT6809HS
NOTE: Basic degree students enrol in EMT3809HS
Semester Second Semester
Section 0101
Online No
Credits One Credit
Location Toronto (St George Campus)
Description

Queer Theory challenges feminist theory's and gay and lesbian studies' focus on tolerance and inclusion with radical deconstructive critiques of the institutions and practices that produce gender and sexuality norms to begin with. Theologies in dialogue with queer theory thus presuppose the full inclusion of LGTBQ people in the life and leadership of churches- rather than argue for it- to articulate constructive theological projects out of queer practices. In this course, students engage foundational texts in queer/genderqueer Theologies to begin constructing their own theological positions in a context that disrupts binary understandings of gender and heteronormative views of sexuality. Doctrines of God, Christology and soteriology will be addressed, as will theological interpretations of marriage, family and kinship networks.

Crosslisted to (1) Pastoral Thelology
Pre-Requisites Foundational courses in theology
Schedule Wed
Start Time 11:00
End Time 13:00
Hours Per Week 2
Minimum Enrolment 5
Maximum Enrolment 15
Program Requirement This course fulfills the Emmanuel College designated elective in Theology.
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Previously Offered Winter 2016
Currently Offered Winter 2020