Theologising disability: Intersections of critique and collaboration
This chapter explores critique and collaboration at the intersection between disability studies and theology. The self-identification and lived experiences of disability among theologians from diverse faith traditions underscores much of the current work in the field of disability theology. Issues of interpretation have also concerned disability studies scholars responding to theological work on disability. Existing intersections between disability theology and disability studies have also yielded a number of instances of constructive collaboration. Disability theologians, working in conjunction with disability studies, have offered a number of compelling and united accounts of disability that dismantle the medical model and its assumptions. An intentional engagement with theological discourse, particularly scholarship in disability theology, promises provocative and important contributions to the field of disability studies. Engaging with disability studies scholarship on the politics of representation, Sharon Betcher expands the conversation with a theological voice. Feminist theologians of disabilities have been key collaborators with disability studies.
