Joseph N. Goh

In Queer Theology the grounding of the theological reflection lies in human relationships for ... it is in scenes of intimacy and the epistemology provided by those excluded from the political heterosexual project in theology that unveilings of God may occur.

Marcella Althaus-Reid | The Queer God

The two main forms of ministry I am engaged in are explained here.

A Queer Eye on God’s World: Personal Spiritual Reflections

Profile

My life thus far has been an amazing journey, and I believe it will continue to be so. I was born in Malaysia into a predominantly Chinese family. Upon completing elementary education, I was further schooled in the area of philosophy, theology and practical ministry. After obtaining two postgraduate degrees in theology in 2010 (Licentiate in Sacred Theology or S.T.L., and Master of Theology or TM), I soon came to a realisation that I had to be true to myself, even if it meant defying structures and concepts that were not life-giving and moving out of my comfort zones. After careful consideration, I decided to devote my life to working with and for issues that concern minority groups and the disenfranchised - notably sexual minorities (also known as LGBTIQ persons) and issues of HIV - through the PhD research project that I am currently engaged in, publications, presentations, reflections and various forms of ministry. While I identify mostly as a Christian, I acknowledge and see the presence of the Divine in every religious and spiritual tradition, in human lives, communities and stories, and in sexual, bodily experiences, especially among sexual minorities. I try to see God present in a human person even before I ask him or her what his or her religious beliefs are, or even if he or she has no religious beliefs. I am more than eager to learn from people’s notions of life and faith, and I am convinced that those notions will help me to become a better human person. Hence, what I have set out as my purpose in life is for me nothing less than a Divine vocation.

Joseph N. Goh

Ministry

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Affiliations

Following the example of Jesus means that the complexities of the "sinner" and the "sin" must be embraced and loved, recognising that as a church, it is not called as much to unravel every mystery of life as it is to be in solidarity with those who suffer and survive, even those who fall outside the margins of decency. Continue reading >>

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This website is an online presence that provides space for me to share a little of who I am, and to express my interdisciplinary academic interests and the various forms of ministry I am involved in. I invite you to participate in my projects and to journey with me in my spiritual reflections.

Academic Interests

Click here for an explanation of my latest project, which is my PhD research.

Click here for a brief description of each area of my academic interests.

Academic Projects

Publications and Presentations

Some of my publications and presentations are listed here.

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