Transcript What is Girlfriend Theology?

What is Girlfriend Theology?
 4-step
methodology of theological
reflection on one’s life story
 Grounded in feminist theology
 Developmental Theory (Carol Gilligan)
 Critical Pedagogy: acknowledging
learners’ possession of valuable
knowledge and the power of narrative
story-telling
Goal of Girlfriend Theology?
 Give
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sense of self that is:
resilient and embodied
Connected to something greater than
one’s self that gives purpose to life and a
sense of awe
Compassionate to others through a
connection to the Holy
Able to draw from a spiritual toolbox to
deal w/negative influences of
postmodernity: stress, anxiety, depression
4-Step Girlfriend Methodology
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Grows out of Ignatian Spirituality and liberation
theology
1. gathering around central table and creating
a sacred space: sacred objects designed to bring
calm
2. Girl reads pre-written story coming from her
life
3. As group, reflect/discuss on where is God in
story?
4. How does story remind us of religious themes
in our tradition or others: moral and ethical
implications for us in future