Workshop title
Queer-affirming Pastoral Care at University Chaplaincies – Queering the Bible and Storytelling as Means of Christian Pastoral Care and Counseling
Workshop Description and Topic
This workshop will provide a short introduction into the recently published book “Queer-affirming pastoral care”. In the second part of the workshop we will be queering a biblical story in an interactive way. By reflecting this process, we want to discuss challenges and possibilities of relating biblical stories and life stories for a queer-affirming counseling process.
Presenter’s Biography, highlighting your professional background
Dr. Kerstin Söderblom, author of queer theological articles and books, queer blogger & activist of the European Forum of LGBTI+ Christian Groups.
Christine Schardt, representative of queer-affirming pastoral care, member of “OutInChurch”, CEUC & IACHE board. University Chaplains in Mainz, Germany.
Maximum Number of Participants for the Workshop
15 – 20
Any special considerations for participants, such as mobility requirements
None
Indication of whether the workshop contains any religious content, specifying the religious affiliation if applicable
The workshop reflects Christian contexts, biblical stories and church politics from queer perspectives. It is open for all interested people regardless of religious affiliation and worldview. We welcome an exchange of different religious experiences and backgrounds!