Understanding theology and homosexuality in African American communities /
General Material Designation
[Book]
First Statement of Responsibility
Sana Loue
.PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, ETC
Place of Publication, Distribution, etc.
New York :
Name of Publisher, Distributor, etc.
Springer,
Date of Publication, Distribution, etc.
2014
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION
Specific Material Designation and Extent of Item
xiv, 107 ;
Dimensions
24 cm
SERIES
Series Title
SpringerBriefs in Social Work
INTERNAL BIBLIOGRAPHIES/INDEXES NOTE
Text of Note
Includes bibliographical references (p. 87-103) and index
CONTENTS NOTE
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Preface -- Chapter 1. African Americans: History and Experience as the 'Other' -- Chapter 2. Revelation and Liberation -- Chapter 3. Same-Sex Relations in Scripture and the African- American Church -- Chapter 4. Moving Forward with Individuals -- Chapter 5. Working with Families and Communities -- Conclusion -- Notes -- References -- Index
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SUMMARY OR ABSTRACT
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Understanding Theology and Homosexuality in African-American Communities focuses specifically on helping mental professionals understand the scriptural and historical bases for the negative stance of some African American churches towards same-sex relations, and how that understanding is relevant within the context of mental health care. It provides a summary of the relevant professional literature and examples from clinical practice and/or research