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‘Do Not Be Conformed to This World’: Queer Reading and the Task of the Preacher

KSTONE{at}ctschicago.edu

Queer readings of the Bible are sometimes understood to be irrelevant for uses of the Bible in theology, theological education, and ministry. This address challenges that understanding by considering ways in which portions of the Bible take positions vis-à-vis religious tradition that parallel moves made in queer theory and queer theology. Using the task of preaching as an example, the address suggests that queer readings can be useful for the practice of Christian ministry even as such readings challenge certain ‘common-sense’ conceptions of ministry, theological education, and religious community.

Key Words: queer readings • queer theory • transgender • preaching

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