The Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies in Religion and Ministry
Education and Training for Scholars, Faith Communities, and Activists
Upcoming Events
CLGS Lavender Lunch: See the Holy: Spirituality in the Art of David Wojnarowicz
Early Join us as we explore the spiritual themes in David Wojnarowicz's artwork and consider what this artist has to tell us theologically on 16 February, 2012 at 1:00pm in Mudd 100. Our first Lavender Lunch of the year, will be presented by Justin Tanis, Director of Communications for Out & Equal Workplace Advocates. Read More.
Communing With Our Trans Kindred — A Conversation for the Black Church
On Saturday, March 24, 2012, in Philedelphia, PA, pastors, church folk, and family members will gather to hear the stories of African-American transgender people who are either active in Black church communities or who come out of those traditions. This conference will provide safe and sacred space for honest questions and authentic conversations between transgender Christians and those who seek to build better relationships in the Black Church. Read More.
Certificate of Sexuality and Religion: Intersession & Spring 2012 Courses
Early registration is open for CSR Intersession and Spring 2012 courses. The upcoming courses include: Comparative Sexualities and Culture, HIV and Theology, and Gender, Sexuality, & the Bible. More information on the CSR, including how to apply and registration, can be found at the PSR website.
CLGS News & Commentary
Bernard Schlager, Ph.D. featured in Huffington Post Op-Ed
Dr. Schlager's piece entitled, How About a Prayer for All Marriages (And All Committed Relationships Rooted in Love)? is featured in the January 3rd, 2012 issue of the Huffington Post. Dr. Schlager, Executive Director of CLGS, addresses an anti-gay marriage prayer campaign of the Minnesota Catholic Conference. Read Full Article Here.
CLGS Welcomes Jess Delegencia as the new Coordinator of the API Roundtable
Jess Delegencia has recently been hired by CLGS as a part-time consultant to lead our Asian/Pacific Islander Roundtable. Jess is currently the executive director of World Bridges, an Oakland-based non-profit serving young adults of color affected by US urban poverty and he is also a PhD candidate in Organizational Leadership at Eastern University. To read more, click here.
Rev. Jay Johnson featured in Huffington Post Op-Ed
Rev. Johnson's piece entitled, Homos for the Holidays: A Religion Survival Guide is featured in the December 20th issue of the Huffington Post. Rev. Johnson, Senior Director of Academic Research and Resources at CLGS, playfully addresses ways to confront LGBT and religious issues over the holiday season. Read Full Article Here
Rev. Gwen Thomas featured in Huffington Post Op-Ed
Rev. Thomas' piece entitled, Sticks, Stones, Words and Cyberspace: The Bullies on the Playground Just Got Bigger is featured in the October 20th issue of the Huffington Post. Rev. Thomas, coordinator of the CLGS African American Roundtable, addresses anti-bullying awareness programs. Read Full Article Here
Rev. Roland Stringfellow featured in Huffington Post Op-Ed
Rev. Stringfellow's piece entitled, In Support of Faith, Fairness and California's FAIR Education Act is featured in the October 3rd issue of the Huffington Post. Rev. Stringfellow discusses California's SB 48, the Fair, Accurate, Inclusive and Respectful (FAIR) Education Act that could help students and educators become more respectful and inclusive of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) individuals. Read Full Article Here
Latino/a Roundtable Releases Spanish Language Resource Booklets
CLGS's Latino/a Roundtable has recently released 2 spanish language resource booklets entitled, Mamá, Papá: tengo algo que decirles and Ni Juicio, Ni Condena: Leyendo de Nuevo los Textos Bíblicos Sobre la Homosexualidad. Hard copies are available to order and full pdf versions of each booklet are available in our media resource library. Click here to view the first booklet and here for the second. Read more about the Latino/a Roundtable...
Gay alumni question policy of Christian College in Montecito
CLGS's executive director, Bernard Schlager, is quoted in this Los Angeles Times article about alumni of Westmont College addressing the school's policy of banning "homosexual practices." Read more here...
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