Religious Trauma

Religious Trauma Queer Stories in Estrangement and Return - Emerging Perspectives in Pastoral Theology and Care

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Publisher's Synopsis

Through the rich stories of eight participants, the author explores the psychological, spiritual, and ritual dimensions of religious trauma among queer people. Drawing on current scholarship in the field of trauma studies, the author makes a case for religious trauma as an important frame to understand the experiences of queer people in non-accepting faith communities. Though previous scholarship has limited the recovery from religious trauma to those who exit religious communities, in this research the author analyzes participant stories to understand how queer people might find healing in accepting religious communities. Using self-psychology to understand the depth of trauma experienced in non-accepting communities, the author explores the experience of God and sexual identity within non-accepting communities. Through these narratives, the author demonstrates the potential for post-traumatic growth and life beyond conservative faith communities. Petersen argues for a number of key recommendations for congregations and pastoral caregivers that seek to welcome those who have experienced religious trauma.

Book information

ISBN: 9781793641168
Publisher: Lexington Books
Imprint: Lexington Books
Pub date:
DEWEY: 261.835766
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 186
Weight: 295g
Height: 229mm
Width: 151mm
Spine width: 14mm