Sexual & Gender Identity Institute

Raising Christian Kids- September 16, 2024 During this episode, Dr. Yarhouse dives into the complex and often misunderstood topic of gender dysphoria and how parents can navigate these conversations with their children. 

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.

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.

Talking to Kids about Gender Identity

A Roadmap for Christian Compassion, Civility, and Conviction 

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.

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.