Understanding Theology and Homosexuality in African American Communities (SpringerBriefs in Social Work)

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. This Brief is a basic reference for social workers, psychologists, counselors and other mental health professionals engaged in direct practice with African American clients and families. Front Matter....Pages i-xiv African Americans: History and Experience as the “Other”....Pages 1-13 Revelation and Liberation....Pages 15-23 Same-Sex Relations in Scripture and the African American Church....Pages 25-45 Moving Forward with Individuals....Pages 47-64 Working with Families and Communities....Pages 65-78 Back Matter....Pages 79-107 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.