Constructive Theology and Gender Variance: Transformative Creatures

Gender diversity and transition can be seen as a rejection of God's intention for creation, but humans are inherently transformative creatures with a vocation to shape their own worlds and traditions. Susannah Cornwall's book reframes these issues in constructive Christian theological terms, presenting gender diversity in a positive and non-oppositional way. It explores questions of the licit limits of technological interventions, how gender diversity maps onto understandings of health, and the ethics of disclosure.

Format: Hardback
Length: 300 pages
Publication date: 17 November 2022
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Gender diversity and transition have sparked concerns among some Christians, who perceive them as a rejection of God's intended creation. This perspective often equates gender diversity with self-deception, mental ill-health, and dysphoria. However, it is essential to recognize that humans possess a remarkable capacity for transformation, enabling them to shape their own worlds and traditions. Transformative creaturely theology acknowledges the profound influence of gender on human beings while also engaging in critical questioning. In her book, Susannah Cornwall offers a constructive Christian theological framework for understanding gender diversity and transition. By challenging deficit-based discourses, Cornwall presents gender diversity in a positive and non-oppositional light. Her volume delves into important questions such as the ethical boundaries of technological interventions on human bodies, the relationship between gender diversity and health, and the significance of disclosure. Furthermore, Cornwall brings these topics into dialogue with constructive Christian theologies of creation, theological anthropology, Christology, and eschatology, fostering a holistic and inclusive understanding of gender and its implications.

Weight: 682g
Dimension: 146 x 223 x 36 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781108496315