Giving a Voice to the Voiceless
A Qualitative Study of Reducing Marginalization of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Same-Sex Attracted Students at Christian Colleges and Universities
- Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Published: 2016
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Publisher's Description
The problem this project addresses is the sense of marginalization experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual (LGB) and same-sex attracted (SSA) Christian college and university students. Data was collected via an online questionnaire and the study design mixed methods with an emphasis on the qualitative data. The study sample included eighty students/alumni from thirty-two Christian colleges/universities. Generally, respondents felt lonely, hid their sexuality, and reported a negative campus climate. Recommendations from respondents include: institutional policies must be clearer and applied consistently, improve campus climate, and form support groups for LGB and SSA students.
Endorsements (12)
“This is the book to read on Christian faith and sexual identity at Christian colleges. Giving a Voice to the Voiceless is a book for every campus constituency from students to presidents, administrators, alumni, faculty, parents, trustees, donors and more!”
“Christopher Yuan's wise and practical recommendations--firmly rooted in a faithful biblical ethic for human sexuality--will help campus leaders care for all of their students with truth and grace.”
“Giving a Voice to the Voiceless is an invaluable study of the experiences of college students who struggle with same-sex attraction… This book is a healing balm for these students and will edify, equip, and encourage. It is a must-read book for every college administrator.”
“For anyone who wants to understand better the experiences of students grappling with issues of sexual identity at Christian institutions, this book should be required reading.”
“Solidly biblical, relentlessly compassionate, and appropriately practical this book will be noted far and wide.”
“I strongly urge college presidents, administrators, and trustees to read, digest, and incorporate this important material.”
“Those of us who have served as leaders in Christ-centered universities know the tsunami effect of cultural changes that force us to respond. None are more divisive than the core issues of homosexuality. With a growing number of LGB students attending even the most conservative colleges, Christopher Yuan has provided a way forward for us. His biblical understanding, qualitative research and 34 action steps provide a substantive and practical plan for the entire campus.”
“Christopher is an aspirational model for us all. He is deeply grounded in the truth of the gospel while also willing to embrace the journey of complete surrender to the call of Jesus and his model of grace to all, most especially our marginalized neighbors whom we are called to love as ourselves. Christopher's research, findings and action steps are both a call and an invaluable resource to the voice of the voiceless in the faith community.”
“With his book, Giving a Voice to the Voiceless, Christopher Yuan has made a significant contribution to the discussions surrounding LGB and same-sex attracted students at Christian colleges and universities. He offers a compassionate account of and thoughtful advice on how Christian colleges can respond to the experiences of students navigating important questions related to their sexual identity.”
“Christopher Yuan's research and recommendations come at an important time for those of us who serve in Christian higher education. What we have heard anecdotally and directly from LGBT students is confirmed by his research but more importantly his insights and recommendations provide tangible "next steps" so all students can thrive and live well in our campus communities. Thanks Christopher for your thoughtful help with our students who face challenging realities related to their sexuality.”
“No amount of denial can obscure the fact that both same-sex attracted (SSA) and self-identifying or practicing LGB students are enrolled in even North America's most conservative Christian colleges. Christopher Yuan's exceedingly candid and timely research thoughtfully illuminates why and how our Christian college communities should care for these marginalized students.”
“Christopher Yuan has taken his real life journey, viewed it from a biblical and God-focused worldview, and created a functional path for today's Christian institutions to begin to lovingly minister and walk with the LGBTQ individuals that populate their campuses. This is a call to Christian higher education, but also the church of Christ, to break down walls without compromising the gospel and teachings of Christ.”
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