Linn Marie Tonstad

About the Author

Linn Marie Tonstad is a scholar and theologian whose work bridges the intersections of queer theory, feminist thought, and religious studies, challenging traditional theological frameworks with innovative and provocative insights. Holding a PhD from Duke University, she serves as Associate Professor of Theology, Ethics, and Culture at Yale Divinity School, where she explores how bodies, desires, and identities disrupt normative religious discourses. Tonstad's writing delves into the radical potential of queerness to reimagine faith beyond mere apologetics, offering fresh perspectives on embodiment, liberation, and divine possibility. Her scholarship has been widely influential in academic and activist circles, inspiring readers to confront the complexities of theology in a diverse world. With a commitment to accessible yet rigorous prose, Tonstad continues to shape conversations at the nexus of sexuality, spirituality, and social justice.