Embodied worship: reflecting on the inclusion of people with disabilities in church communities

This reflection considers the implications of the Christian faith as embodied and sensory in respect to worship practices, especially for people with intellectual disability. The reflection addresses the way in which Christian communities overlook the worship needs and abilities of people with intel...

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Main Author: Gosbell, Louise (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Routledge, Taylor and Francis Group [2019]
In: Practical theology
Year: 2019, Volume: 12, Issue: 3, Pages: 250-252
IxTheo Classification:NBE Anthropology
RB Church office; congregation
RC Liturgy
Further subjects:B Senses
B Worship
B Intellectual disability
B Embodiment
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Summary:This reflection considers the implications of the Christian faith as embodied and sensory in respect to worship practices, especially for people with intellectual disability. The reflection addresses the way in which Christian communities overlook the worship needs and abilities of people with intellectual disability but suggests that more embodied and sensory forms of worship are not just beneficial for people with disability but for all people partaking in worship practices.
ISSN:1756-0748
Contains:Enthalten in: Practical theology
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/1756073X.2019.1609756