Leslie Choplin is a PhD program assistant at VCU School of Social Work and received a DEdMin from Columbia Theological Seminary, with a focus on sexuality education. Previously she served as a Director of Christian Education in numerous Episcopal congregations across the United States as well as a health educator for the Virginia Department of Health. She lives in Richmond, Virginia.
Introduction
Part I: The Theological
Chapter 1: The Mystery of Sexuality
Chapter 2: Sexuality and Our Baptismal Covenant
Chapter 3: The Body as Sacred
Chapter 4: Conversations Grounded in a Faith Community
Chapter 5: Sexuality Honors the Body
Part II: The Ethical
Chapter 6: A New Way of Understanding Our Sexuality
Chapter 7: Care for the Body
Chapter 8: Responsible Behavior and Decision-Making
Chapter 9: Consent and Shame
Chapter 10: Changes in Culture
Chapter 11: Beyond Stereotypes
Chapter 12: Sexuality Education for Adults
Part III: The Biological
Chapter 13: Parenting and Healthy Development
Chapter 14: Moral Identity
Chapter 15: Faith Development
Chapter 16: Infancy and Toddlerhood
Chapter 17: Early Childhood
Chapter 18: Middle Childhood
Chapter 19: Adolescence
Part IV: The Practical
Chapter 20: The Need for Conversation
Chapter 21: Parents Are the Key
Chapter 22: Teachable Moments
Chapter 23: Getting Started
Chapter 24: When to Begin the Conversation
Chapter 25: A Framework to Answer Questions
Chapter 26: The Question
Chapter 27: Called to Be Truth-Tellers
Part V: Resources
The These Are Our Bodies Program
Glossary
Annotated Education and Program Resources
General Convention Resolutions
Bibliography
