ABSTRACT

Research on sexual minorities’ religious experiences largely focuses on faith-based challenges/supports, family dynamics, and identity conflicts – yet, there is limited research studying how these systems intersect with religious college campus and counseling experiences. This paper explores how 13 gay students at Christian and Jewish colleges narrated their campus challenges. Participants reported mental health concerns, limited campus counseling and peer support resources, and threats to personal and professional development. Alternatively, participants also reported mediating conflicts with positive counseling experiences, prayer and religious development, alternative support groups, college transfers and urban relocation post-graduation. The article concludes with a discussion of clinical applications and administrative implications.

摘要

对性少数群体的宗教经历的研究主要集中在基于信仰的挑战/支持、家庭动态和身份冲突——然而，研究这些系统如何与宗教大学校园和咨询经历相交的研究很有限。本文探讨了基督教和犹太学院的 13 名同性恋学生如何讲述他们的校园挑战。参与者报告了心理健康问题、有限的校园咨询和同伴支持资源以及对个人和职业发展的威胁。或者，参与者还报告了通过积极的咨询经验、祈祷和宗教发展、替代支持团体、大学转学和毕业后城市搬迁来调解冲突。文章最后讨论了临床应用和管理影响。