Queering black churches : dismantling heteronormativity in African American congregations / Brandon Thomas Crowley.
Publisher:
Oxford University Press,
Copyright Date:
2024
Description:
xx, 268 pages ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
A History of Heteronormativity, Transphobia, and Homophobia in Black Congregations -- An Introduction to Black Ecclesial Queering -- Models of Black Ecclesial Queering Part I: The Congregational Model -- Union United Methodist Church -- Models of Black Ecclesial Queering Part II: The Pastoral Model -- The Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist Church -- A More Excellent Way: A Black Ethogenic Report -- Conclusion: A Bright Side Somewhere
Summary:
"Queering Black Churches provides a systematic approach for dismantling heteronormativity within African American congregations. Using the lenses of practical theology, ecclesiology, Queer theology, and gender studies, Brandon Thomas Crowley examines the heteronormative histories, theologies, morals, values, and structures of Black churches and how their longstanding assumptions can be challenged." -- Provided by publisher.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.