The Trans Experience | Breakout Session E | 2022 Making a Way Conference

This presentation provides an overview of some of the current challenges to transgender inclusion, both politically and theologically, in Christian spaces and suggests pathways toward teaching greater nuance, respect, and acceptance for trans individuals in Christian theology courses. Though trans individuals have made great strides in acceptance and legislative progress in recent years, the broader situation remains grim. Thus, rather than being considered a topic of minimal importance or even contradictory to Christian theology, trans issues, now more than ever, are a necessary addition to Christian theology courses. Though Christian dualisms, gender complementarian ideals, and particular interpretations of Genesis have often been stumbling blocks on the path toward trans theological inclusion, the Bible and Catholic Social Teaching both provide material for much greater compassion, understanding, and inclusion for trans individuals in and outside of Christian spaces.

Content Warning: Self-harm and/or Suicide; Sexism and Misogyny, Homophobia and/or Transphobia

Sarah LaVanway (they/she) is a senior at Loyola University Chicago, where they study theology and political science. At Loyola, she has been a writing tutor, yoga instructor, teaching assistant for the Theology Department, and research fellow for the Political Science and Catholic Studies Departments. In Fall 2021, they interned at the White Violet Center for Eco-Justice to learn about sustainable agriculture and eco-justice. After graduating, Sarah hopes to pursue advanced degrees in theology, focusing on the intersections of gender, sexuality, politics, and religion. In her free time, she loves reading, rock climbing, walking by Lake Michigan, and drinking too much caffeine in Chicago’s many coffee shops.

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