Integrating Disability Perspectives into Theological Education
Transforming the Next Generation of Christian Leaders
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 22112219 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Catherine E Webb (0000-0003-1084-1869, University of Illinois Chicago, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 144-171 |
| Publication date | 2026-04-03 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Disability & Religion (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2331-2521 • E-ISSN: 2331-253X |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/23312521.2025.2567255 |
| OpenAlex | W4415769545 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 34 |
Little is known about the presence and integration of disability-related content in theological education. This work asks: how do the curricula at Mainline Protestant accredited Master of Divinity programs in the United States prepare religious leaders to work with disabled people and their families? Results showed disability-related content was primarily found within courses dedicated to pastoral care and counseling. Additionally, the majority of course syllabi analyzed fell into medical or religious/moral model perspectives of disability. Extrapolating from these findings reveals ways in which theological education can become more familiar with disability-positive perspectives and incorporate that familiarity into their work
Christianity · Qualitative research · Disability Rights and Representation · Ego Development and Educational Practices · Reformed Theology and Governance
Models of disability
Invoking Deep Access
Including Individuals with Disabilities in a Faith Community
Research on Disability and Congregational Inclusion
Affirming presence
Addressing Accessibility Within the Church
Feminist, Queer, Crip
Acceptance and Accommodation in Graduate Schools of Theological Education
The social model of disability
Religion as a Meaning System
Using thematic analysis in psychology
Who is the God We Worship? Theologies of Disability; Challenges and New Possibilities
Building a Church for Strangers
Ten Principles of Disability Justice
| Citations per year | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |