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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.
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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 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 • 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
