Queering Black Churches: Dismantling Heteronormativity in African American Congregations

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Brandon Thomas Crowley (Lecturer in Ministry Studies and Pastor, Lecturer in Ministry Studies and Pastor, Harvard Divinity School; Myrtle Baptist Church)

Queering Black Churches

Dismantling Heteronormativity in African American Congregations

Brandon Thomas Crowley (Lecturer in Ministry Studies and Pastor, Lecturer in Ministry Studies and Pastor, Harvard Divinity School; Myrtle Baptist Church)

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Oxford University Press Inc
01 February 2024

Queering Black Churches provides a systematic approach for dismantling heteronormativity within African American congregations. Using the lenses of practical theology, ecclesiology, Queer theology, and gender studies, Brandon Thomas Crowley examines the heteronormative histories, theologies, morals, values, and structures of Black churches and how their longstanding assumptions can be challenged. Drawing on the experiences of several historically Black churches that became open and affirming (ONA), Queering Black Churches explores how historically Black churches have queered their congregations. Crowley examines the similarities and differences in their approaches and synthesizes them into a methodology called Black ecclesial Queering: a theoretical analysis and a practical method of queering that centers on the lived experiences of Black Queer folks seeking to subvert the puritanical ideologies of Black churches. Crowley argues for a systematic approach to dismantling homophobia within African American congregations that moves beyond surface-level allyship toward actual structural renovation. With its groundbreaking documentation of ONA congregations and its practical proposals for change, this book will be a valuable resource for students, scholars, and clergy alike.

By: Brandon Thomas Crowley (Lecturer in Ministry Studies and Pastor Lecturer in Ministry Studies and Pastor Harvard Divinity School; Myrtle Baptist Church)
Imprint: Oxford University Press Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 156mm, Width: 235mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 540g
ISBN: 9780197662618
ISBN 10: 0197662617
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 01 February 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgements Preface Foreword by Peter J. Paris Introduction Chapter 1: A History of Heteronormativity, Transphobia, and Homophobia in Black Congregations Chapter 2: An Introduction to Black Ecclesial Queering Chapter 3: Models of Black Ecclesial Queering Part I: The Congregational Model - Union United Methodist Church Chapter 4: Models of Black Ecclesial Queering Part II: The Pastoral Model - The Mount Nebo Missionary Baptist Church Chapter 5: A More Excellent Way: A Black Ethogenic Report Conclusion: A Bright Side Somewhere Appendix One Appendix Two

Brandon Thomas Crowley is an African American minister and a Lecturer in Ministry Studies at Harvard Divinity School. Crowley has served as the senior pastor of the Historic Myrtle Baptist Church in West Newton, Massachusetts, since 2009 and has earned degrees from Harvard University, Boston University, and Morehouse College.

Reviews for Queering Black Churches: Dismantling Heteronormativity in African American Congregations

Queering Black Churches seeks to bridge the gap between this past and a projected sacredly erotic future. It is a practical guide that is accessible to both the academy and Black churches. * Myron Krys, The Journal of Religion *