SCM Core Text Theology and Sexuality

by Susannah Cornwall

Overview

The SCM Core Text Theology and Sexuality provides a clear overview of the theological debate surrounding sexuality as broadly understood. It gives an outline of the major themes surrounding sexuality in theological perspective, focusing on key thinkers, concepts, and areas of discussion. This student-friendly textbook is aimed at theology students and ordinands studying at undergraduate level 3 and MA level who are undertaking modules on theology and sexuality, gender, sex and the human body. It is also accessible to Christian clergy and laypeople who wish to engage with issues of sexuality in congregations. The use of extensive glossaries, breakout definitions and examples makes the book accessible to those with little existing knowledge of contemporary debates on theology and sexuality. The book includes chapters on definitions of sexuality, sexuality in the Christian tradition, Christian approaches to marriage, celibacy and virginity and same-sex relationships.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780334045304
Publisher:	Hymns Ancient & Modern
Publication date:	04/18/2013
Series:	Scm Core Texts
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	6.10(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)

About the Author

Susannah Cornwall is Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Lincoln Theological Institute, Department of Religions and Theology, University of Manchester and the author of Controversies in Queer Theology, also published by SCM Press.

Table of Contents

Preface vii

1 Sex and Context 1

2 Sexuality, Incarnation and Erotic Love 21

3 Sexuality, Sex and Gender 38

4 Celibacy and Virginity in Christianity 58

5 Sex and Marriage 77

6 Sex Outside Marriage 101

7 Same-Sex Relationships and Christian Theology 119

Conclusion: Sexchatological Tensions: Sex in Light of the Last Things 146

Glossary 165

Works cited 170

Index of Biblical References 185

Index of Names and Subjects 187