Queer joy as method? Exploring religion, queerness and education.

Speaker: Dr Sean Henry (Edge Hill University)

10th July 2025, 4PM, Room TL651

The intersections of religion, queerness, and education can often be fraught for teachers and students in schools, with discussions in this space often marked by polarising discourses and entrenched perspectives. In an effort to move beyond the risks posed by such polarisations, the purpose of this presentation is to explore the potential role queer joy might play as a method for engaging religion, queerness, and education. Emphasis is placed on engaging queerness, religion, and education in ways that are conducive to queer and trans liberation in schools and society. 

The event is graciously sponsored by the Philosophy of Education Society of Great Britain (PESGB).

As usual, we will go for dinner afterwards. This has to be self-paid. Please register until Monday 7^th noon if you would come along so that a reservation can be made.

Everyone is welcome to this free event, but registration is requested, see Eventbrite link below (for catering purposes and restaurant reservation – two different tickets):

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/queer-joy-as-method-exploring-religion-queerness-and-education-tickets-1431516918639?aff=oddtdtcreator