Patrick S Cheng
Biographic Data
| ID | 6761015 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Patrick S Cheng |
| GIVEN NAMES | Patrick S |
| FAMILY NAME | Cheng |
| SIGNATURE | CHENG P S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Episcopal Divinity School |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 7 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 6 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 1 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2004 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Contributions from Queer Theory
This chapter provides an overview of what Christian theologians need to know about queer theory, which is a critical approach to sexuality and gender that challenges the ‘naturalness’ of identities. Based upon developments in queer theory since the early 1990s, the chapter proposes the following four marks of queer theory: (1) identity without essence; (2) transgression; (3) resisting binaries; and (4) social construction. The chapter then discus…
Rainbow Theology
Queering Christianity
A fascinating read for anyone seeking to understand the conflict between Christianity and LGBTQI individuals, this book is, as its editors proclaim, "a fearlessly wide vision of queer Christians finding a place within Christianity—and claiming their authentic experience and voice." Through essays by noted lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, and intersex (LGBTQI) religion scholars, this important compilation summarizes the h…
From a “Far East Coast Cousin”
In this article, the author comments on Roger Sneed’s Representations of Homosexuality from the perspective of a queer Asian American theologian. Cheng appreciates how Sneed lifts up the experiences of LGBT African Americans. He also challenges Sneed to explore theological alternatives to liberation theology as well as dialogue with LGBT people of color from other racial and ethnic groups
Radical Love
Contextual theologies have developed from a number of perspectives -- including feminist theology, black theology, womanist theology, Latin American liberation theology, and Asian American theology -- and a wide variety of academic and general introductions exist to examine each one. However, Radical Love is the first introductory textbook on the subject of queer theology. In this lucid and compelling introduction, Cheng provides a historical sur…
Gay Asian Masculinities and Christian Theologies
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Roundtable Discussion
Radical Love
Contextual theologies have developed from a number of perspectives -- including feminist theology, black theology, womanist theology, Latin American liberation theology, and Asian American theology -- and a wide variety of academic and general introductions exist to examine each one. However, Radical Love is the first introductory textbook on the subject of queer theology. In this lucid and compelling introduction, Cheng provides a historical sur…
Gay Asian Masculinities and Christian Theologies
From a “Far East Coast Cousin”
In this article, the author comments on Roger Sneed’s Representations of Homosexuality from the perspective of a queer Asian American theologian. Cheng appreciates how Sneed lifts up the experiences of LGBT African Americans. He also challenges Sneed to explore theological alternatives to liberation theology as well as dialogue with LGBT people of color from other racial and ethnic groups
Rainbow Theology
Queering Christianity
A fascinating read for anyone seeking to understand the conflict between Christianity and LGBTQI individuals, this book is, as its editors proclaim, "a fearlessly wide vision of queer Christians finding a place within Christianity—and claiming their authentic experience and voice." Through essays by noted lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, and intersex (LGBTQI) religion scholars, this important compilation summarizes the h…
Contributions from Queer Theory
This chapter provides an overview of what Christian theologians need to know about queer theory, which is a critical approach to sexuality and gender that challenges the ‘naturalness’ of identities. Based upon developments in queer theory since the early 1990s, the chapter proposes the following four marks of queer theory: (1) identity without essence; (2) transgression; (3) resisting binaries; and (4) social construction. The chapter then discus…
Sociology (7 works) · Gender Studies (6 works) · Philosophy (6 works) · Art (5 works) · Queer (4 works) · Religious studies (4 works) · Theological Perspectives and Practices (4 works) · Theology (4 works) · Christian theology (2 works) · Computer Science (2 works)