(De)Constructing Gender Politics in Contemporary Christian Discourse

Contributions by Benedikt Bauer Contributions by Irmtraud Fischer Contributions by Elena Scherer Contributions by Christian Feichtinger Contributions by Frank Hinkelmann Contributions by Ulrike Bechmann Contributions by Beth Allison Barr Contributions by Deborah Sawyer Contributions by Anne Koch Contributions by Gunda Werner Contributions by Michelle Dillon Edited by Nicole M. Bauer Edited by J. Andrew Doole

Book cover: (De)Constructing Gender Politics in Contemporary Christian Discourse

Extent: 188 pages

Publisher: V&R unipress

Subjects: Religious Studies

Series: TeiResias

Language: English

Hardback (Published)

(July 2026)

ISBN: 9783847120087

6.34 x 9.33 inches

Price: $50.00

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Case studies and critical reflection on contemporary Christian gender discourses


For many religious groups today, issues of gender identity, gender equality, gender roles, sexuality, sexual ethics, abortion, and equal marriage are the subject of much debate. Roman Catholic and evangelical groups – traditionally theologically opposed – share certain perspectives on social values and moral beliefs. Cooperation between these groups on political issues is well-attested in various societal contexts around the world concerning, for example, feminism, abortion, homosexuality, and “gender” politics. Groups are challenged to renegotiate values and norms, an undertaking which entails potential for conflict. Ideological and religious debates no longer necessarily run along confessional or denominational lines, rather are reflected in processes of negotiation of values. This collection of case studies on issues of gender and sexuality in Christian groups includes critical reflections on both the Roman Catholic gender discourse and non- and inter-denominational groups, movements, publications, and personalities.

  • Contributions by Benedikt Bauer
  • Contributions by Irmtraud Fischer
  • Contributions by Elena Scherer
  • Contributions by Christian Feichtinger
  • Contributions by Frank Hinkelmann
  • Contributions by Ulrike Bechmann
  • Contributions by Beth Allison Barr
  • Contributions by Deborah Sawyer
  • Contributions by Anne Koch
  • Contributions by Gunda Werner
  • Contributions by Michelle Dillon
  • Edited by Nicole M. Bauer
  • Edited by J. Andrew Doole