Queer Religiosities: An Introduction to Queer and Transgender Studies in Religion

About this book

Queer Religiosities is the first comprehensive comparative and globally focused introduction to queer and transgender studies in religion. Addressing sophisticated topics in clear and accessible language award-winning teacher and scholar Melissa M. Wilcox brings her engaging lecture style into conversation with the work of scholars around the globe to welcome students into these rapidly growing fields. Following an introduction to key concepts in religious studies queer studies and transgender studies and an overview of the history of transgender and queer studies in religion thematic chapters address the topics of stories conversations practices identities communities and politics and power. This inherently comparative organization helps readers to understand the details and complexities of religions genders and sexualities as they are lived out around the world. Additional resources include study questions discussion questions suggestions for further reading a glossary an annotated filmography and a selected bibliography to encourage further study.