The CLGS Marriage Project

The Center for Lesbian and Gay Studies' (CLGS) Marriage Project is a resource for the general public, clergy, members of congregations, and the press.

This website provides scholarly and religious resources on marriage in the United States with the aim of promoting views of marriage that are more open, more just, and more inclusive of all citizens regardless of sex, gender identity, or sexual orientation. Read more about CLGS's Marriage Project.

Highlights

What is marriage and what are the current issues surrounding marriage? We answer these and other questions in our marriage FAQs, and also list each US state's legal definition of marriage.

As a further resource, we have collected press releases addressing current news and topics surrounding marriage.

You can learn more about the historical, legal, and cultural contexts for understanding marriage through articles by Stephen Pope, Ralph Hexter, Robert E. Goss, James Alison, and more.

What are others saying? Read inspiring stories, educational sermons and pastoral resources, and other statements of support for same-sex marriage.

We also provide descriptive links to other resources dealing with religious issues associated with same-sex marriage and civil unions.

An Expanding Resource on Marriage

The CLGS Marriage Project will continue to expand its resources and we want to hear from you about what would be most helpful to you in your own work. We are looking especially for resources related to specific Christian denominations and on non-Christian religious traditions and marriage. We would also like to hear your own stories about marriage, committed relationships, civil unions and liturgical blessings. And if you have any questions about marriage, especially the religious aspects of marriage, please be in touch with us—fill out our form in submissions & suggestions.