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Sexual & Gender Identity Institute
The mission of the Sexual & Gender Identity Institute is, from a Christian worldview, to further our understanding of sexual and gender identity, and the intersection of these identities with religious identity, and to be a resource to the church and to the broader culture. We do this through research, training, and consultation. Learn More >
The mission of SGI is consistent with the Wheaton College Community Covenant.
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During this session from Exiles in Babylon, Preston Sprinkle and Mark Yarhouse discuss transgender people and the church.
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Gay Celibate Asceticism: An Exploration of Eros and Desire in the Theologies of Augustine and Contemporary Anglicanism
The 2024 Inaugural SGI Lecture on Christianity, Sexuality, and Gender was presented by Dr. David Bennett on October 8, 2024 and was sponsored by the Sexual and Gender Identity Institute.
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Gender Identity & Faith
Clinical Postures, Tools, and Case Studies for Client-Centered Care
Drawing from their extensive research and experience with clients, Mark Yarhouse and Julia Sadusky provide a timely, practical resource for practitioners to help people who wish to take seriously their gender identity, their religious identity, and the relationship between the two.
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As gender identity, transgender experiences, and emerging gender identities continue to be normalized and celebrated, many parents are left struggling with what to think about these issues--let alone how to talk to their children about them. The leading Christian expert on LGBTQ+ concerns, Dr. Mark Yarhouse has spent years counseling and teaching on these issues.
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Research
We have anywhere from 5-6 lines of research being conducted at any one time. Discover our current highlights.
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Consultation and Training Services
We offer consultations and clinical trainings related to sexual and gender identity concerns.
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Learn more about who we are and what we do. Meet the professionals who conduct original research on sexual or gender identity and faith to help further our understanding of these complex experiences.