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Understanding Theology and Homosexuality in African-american Communities.
Van Pelt Library HQ76.3.U6 L68 2014
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Loue, Sana.
- Series:
- SpringerBriefs in social work
- SpringerBriefs in Social Work
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- African American gay people.
- African American churches.
- African Americans--Attitudes.
- African Americans.
- Homosexuality--United States.
- Homosexuality.
- United States.
- Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Christianity.
- Physical Description:
- xiv, 107 ; 24 cm.
- Place of Publication:
- New York : Springer, 2014.
- Summary:
- Understanding Theology and Homosexuality in African-American Communities focuses specifically on helping mental professionals understand the scriptural and historical bases for the negative stance of some African American churches towards same-sex relations, and how that understanding is relevant within the context of mental health care. It provides a summary of the relevant professional literature and examples from clinical practice and/or research.
- Contents:
- Preface
- Chapter 1. African Americans: History and Experience as the 'Other'
- Chapter 2. Revelation and Liberation
- Chapter 3. Same-Sex Relations in Scripture and the African- American Church
- Chapter 4. Moving Forward with Individuals
- Chapter 5. Working with Families and Communities
- Conclusion
- Notes
- References
- Index.
- ISBN:
- 9781461490012
- 1461490014
- OCLC:
- 857970635
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