Religious Trauma - Queer Stories in Estrangement and Return

Through the rich stories of eight participants, the author explores the psychological, spiritual, and ritual dimensions of religious trauma among queer people and offers key recommendations for congregations and pastoral caregivers that seek to welcome those who have experienced religious trauma.

About the author

By Brooke N. Petersen

Summary

Through the rich stories of eight participants, the author explores the psychological, spiritual, and ritual dimensions of religious trauma among queer people and offers key recommendations for congregations and pastoral caregivers that seek to welcome those who have experienced religious trauma.

Product details

• Authors: Brooke N. Petersen
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 12.02.2024
• EAN: 9781793641168
• ISBN: 978-1-79364-116-8
• No. of pages: 186
• Series: Emerging Perspectives in Pastoral Theology and Care
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Miscellaneous; PSYCHOLOGY / Psychopathology / General, RELIGION / Ethics, RELIGION / Christianity / General, RELIGION / Christian Ministry / Pastoral Resources, RELIGION / Sexuality & Gender Studies, RELIGION / Psychology of Religion, Christianity, Abnormal psychology, Religious ethics, Gay & Lesbian studies, Religious aspects of sexuality, gender and relationships, SOCIAL SCIENCE / LGBTQ+ Studies / General, RELIGION / Christian Living / Family & Relationships, Religious social and pastoral thought and activity, SOCIAL SCIENCE / LGBTQ+ Studies / Transgender Studies, Christian social thought & activity, Christian aspects of sexuality, gender & relationships, LGBTQ+ Studies / topics, Gender studies: transgender & intersex