The Queer Power of God

The School of Divinity invites you to participate in our ministry and vocational exploration programs to aid in your own discernment and to engage being an agent of justice, reconciliation, and compassion in churches and communities. Learn more about other available programs.

LGBTQ identified Christians often experience the power of social norms through the lens of church and claims that communities speak on behalf of God. "Because it is God's Word..." is often heard as justification for the exclusionary exercise of such power. Queer theology resists this kind of exclusionary power as a misrepresentation of God. Come and see how theological education gives you the resources to ask difficult questions about how Christians understand power, in particular God's power, through biblical texts, theological images, and worship practices. Together as a community, we will learn to claim understandings of the Bible, images of God, and experiences of Spirit that enrich and enliven the creative diversity with which each of us is wonderfully made.

Dr. Katherine Shaner, assistant professor of New Testament, will lead our conversations.

Accommodations are available on a limited basis and will be determined by September 12, 2018 for participants who register by September 10, 2018.

This event is free to attend. Limited spaces available. Registration required.

Friday, October 12

 

Time	Session
8:30 – 9:00am	Introducing Theological Studies at the School of Divinity
9:00 – 10:30am	Session 1: Queer Power, Divine Power
10:30 – 11:00am	Break
11:00am – 12:30pm	Session 2: Power, Pride, and Prejudice in Faith Communities
12:30 – 1:30pm	Lunch On Your Own
1:30 – 2:15pm	Campus Tour
2:15 – 3:30pm	The Joy of (Biblical) Texts
3:30 – 4:0pm	Break
4:00 – 4:30pm	Closing Worship

 

Saturday, October 13

Participants will be invited to join Winston-Salem Pride as our community celebrates our culture, honors diversity, inspires engagement, promotes inclusion, provides community outreach, and educates our friends, allies, and supporters on equal rights for all.