RT Article T1 Shame as Obstacle or Opportunity? Pastoral Theologies of Shame JF Journal of pastoral theology VO 31 IS 1 SP 20 OP 34 A1 Christoffersen, Mikkel Gabriel LA English PB Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group YR 2021 UL https://www.ixtheo.de/Record/1752294092 AB Within the contemporary theological world, pastoral theology is unique in offering a considerable variety of theological reflections on the phenomenon of shame. Pastoral theologians have called for the development of a theology that can be as liberating for those who suffer from shame as the theology of divine forgiveness has been for those who suffer from guilt. But their theological recommendations point in two directions: Is shame an obstacle to be removed, or (also) an opportunity to be embraced? This article offers a systematic overview of this growing area of research. K1 Discretion K1 disgrace K1 toxic shame K1 Theology K1 Pastoral Care K1 Shame DO 10.1080/10649867.2020.1824173