About
Hosted at:
Dallas Theological Seminary
3909 Swiss Avenue
Dallas, TX 75204-6411
Attend Live In-Person or Live Online:
November 5 - 8:30 am - 6:30 pm (CST)
November 6 - 8:30 am - 6:30 pm (CST)
November 7 - 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (CST)
Prerequisites:
ISW Introduction to Human Sexuality & Sex Therapy
ISW Intermediate Foundations of Sex Therapy
In this Course
Currently taught by Dr. Mark Yarhouse and team, this advanced specialization course focuses on an intermediate and advanced understanding of the topics of sexual orientation, sexual identity, and gender identity. It considers theological, biological, and sociocultural perspectives on sexual orientation, sexual identity, and gender identity, as well as clinical and applied perspectives with a focus on assessment and intervention when clients present with concerns related to sexual or gender identity.
Course Topics Include:
Professional/ethical issues
Current research on sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity, and gender dysphoria
Theological underpinnings and integration
Narrative Sexual Identity Therapy
Gender and Religious Identity Therapy
Mixed Orientation and Mixed Gender Identity Couples
Working with Christian Parents
Meet Your Professors
The Sex and Gender Institute is comprised of professionals who conduct original research on sexual or gender identity and faith to help further our understanding of these complex experiences for individuals, to be a resource to families navigating these experiences, and to be a resource to Christian institutions. The mission of the SGI 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.
