Christine Gardner
| Christine Gardner | |
|---|---|
| Residence | Wheaton, Illinois, United States |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Fields |
Communication studies Gender studies HIV/AIDS Philosophy of religion Public sphere Rhetoric Sex education Social movements |
| Institutions | Wheaton College |
| Alma mater |
Seattle Pacific University University of Washington Northwestern University |
| Known for | Making Chastity Sexy |
| Notable awards | Stephen E. Lucas Debut Publication Award |
Christine J. Gardner (born 1969) is a professor at Wheaton College.[1] She is from Normal, Illinois.[2] She is also a journalist.[3] Her articles have been frequently published in Christianity Today.[4] She self-identifies as an Evangelical.[5] She has received degrees from Seattle Pacific University, the University of Washington, and Northwestern University.[6] In 2012, her book Making Chastity Sexy won the Stephen E. Lucas Debut Publication Award for a scholarly monograph or book in the field of communication studies.[7] In preparation for writing the book, Gardner spent five years doing research at chastity events in various locations in both the United States and Sub-Saharan Africa.[8] In the United States, she focused her investigation on three Evangelical organizations that advocate sexual abstinence:[9] Silver Ring Thing, True Love Waits, and Pure Freedom.[10]
References
- ↑ Amy Frykholm (May 21, 2012). "Can Sex Sell Abstinence?". Religion & Politics. Retrieved March 21, 2013.
- ↑ "Can a suburban mom survive without a car?". Grist. July 20, 2006. Retrieved March 27, 2013.
- ↑ Judith M. Kunst (2006). The Burning Word: A Christian Encounter With Jewish Midrash. Paraclete Press. p. 86. ISBN 1612610021.
- ↑ Lisa Yount (2002). Euthanasia. Greenhaven Press. p. 113. ISBN 0737708298.
- ↑ Sarah Pulliam Bailey (November 18, 2011). "The Rhetoric of Chastity: Making Abstinence Sexy". Christianity Today. Retrieved March 21, 2013.
- ↑ "Christy Gardner, Ph.D.". Wheaton College. Retrieved March 27, 2013.
- ↑ "Stephen E. Lucas Debut Publication Award". National Communication Association. Retrieved March 21, 2013.
- ↑ Amy DeRogatis (December 2012). Church History. 81 (4): 1044. doi:10.1017/S0009640712002454. Missing or empty
|title=(help) - ↑ Tanda Gmiter (November 12, 2011). "Christianity Today interview: Evangelicals play up 'sexy abstinence' in purity campaigns". The Grand Rapids Press. Retrieved March 21, 2013.
- ↑ Hennie Weiss (March 27, 2012). "Review - Making Chastity Sexy". Metapsychology Online Reviews. 16 (13). Retrieved March 21, 2013.