a 3 part series on the past, present, and future of LGBTQ+ theology happening this April
When did people first start talking about "homosexuality and the Bible"? What work has been done beyond the "clobber passages"?
Who are some of the most influential queer theologians? What might be the future of queer and trans theology?
In this three part class we'll explore where we've come from, where we are now, and where we're going.
Join Fr. Shannon TL Kearns as he walks you through the three major periods of LGBTQ+ affirming theology, the thinkers you should know, and his thoughts about where we’re heading next as a theological movement.
You’ll leave this class with an overview of the major thinkers in LGBTQ+ theology, a sense of what’s possible in this space, and a reading list for your continued study.
Classes will be April 23, 24, and 27 at 7pm Eastern/6pm Central/4pm Pacific. All of the classes will be recorded if you cannot make them live.
sound familiar?
You've heard the arguments against the "clobber passages"
But maybe you’re not sure who originated what, or what else is out there when it comes to theological thought around LGBTQ+ issues. Maybe you want to read some queer theology but you’re not sure where to start.
You love queer theology but you're not sure how to talk about it with other people
Marcella Althaus Reid blew your mind, but you’re not sure your neighbor is ready to hear about “the trinity as an orgy.” You love the academic work but don’t quite know how to translate it. You feel like you want to go even deeper into the intersections between Christianity and queerness.
Want to join? First session starts Tuesday April 23 at 7pm Eastern
On-demand access included if you want to learn on your own schedule
From Affirmation To Liberation: The History, Present, and Future of Queer Theology will take place in mid-April inside the All Access membership. If you’d like to participate in that, join here. After the series is over, you’re free to cancel at any time (we’ll send you a reminder just in case).
Here's what you'll walk away with:
- An overview of the major thinkers in LGBTQ+ Christian theology (including their works and a timeline)
- An introduction into queer theology and some of the themes theologians have explored
- A vision of where queer theology is heading next and how it can lead us toward more liberation
- A robust reading list so you can continue to study on your own
Who is Father Shannon T.L. Kearns?
A former fundamentalist who became the first openly transgender man ordained to the Old Catholic priesthood, Shannon TL Kearns believes in the transformative power of story. As an ordained priest, a playwright, a theologian, and a writer all of his work revolves around making meaning through story. He is a graduate of Union Theological Seminary in New York. His first book In the Margins: A Transgender Man’s Journey With Scripture is published Eerdmaan’s books. His next two books will be published in 2025.
He is the co-founder of QueerTheology.com and this work, with Brian G. Murphy, has reached more than a million people all over the world through videos, articles, and online courses and community.
Shannon is a Humanitas New Voices Fellow for 2022 and was a recipient of the Playwrights’ Center Jerome Fellowship in 20/21 and he was a Lambda Literary Fellow for 2019 (in playwriting) and 2022 (in screenwriting) and a Finnovation Fellow for 2019/2020. He is a sought after speaker on transgender issues and religion as well as a skilled facilitator of a variety of workshops.