RT Article
T1 Exploring the Theological Context to Domestic and Family Violence
JF Violence against women
VO 31
IS 10
SP 2482
OP 2504
A1 Clarke, Josephine
A1 Wendt, Sarah
A1 Mayer, Wendy
A2 Wendt, Sarah
A2 Mayer, Wendy
LA English
YR 2025
UL https://krimdok.uni-tuebingen.de/Record/1930397836
AB This article explores the theological drivers of domestic and family violence (DFV)—specifically intimate partner violence—by engaging with ecclesiastical beliefs and practices of the Lutheran Church of Australia (LCA). Key theological, policy, and public documents were analyzed to understand gender relations, gender roles, marriage, ordination, ethical behavior, and responses to DFV. Findings from the document analysis demonstrate church practice and policy reforms underway in addressing violence against women and supporting safety. Simultaneously, the documents show contested and troubled positions regarding gender relations, the theological context to gender roles and responsibilities and the church's journey of debating (re)configuration of its organizational structure and responsibilities.
K1 Domestic Violence
K1 Gender
K1 Religion
DO 10.1177/10778012241254849