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Imaging God Together: Exploring God and Self-Representation Through Art and Intellectual Disability

Eleven Christian adults with intellectual disabilities across Ontario took part in a year of photovoice, guided interviews, and collaborative art-making, using the LAMBI God-representation scale and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale alongside these accessible, creative methods. The research shows that rich theological reflection does not depend on heightened cognitive capacity: participants expressed profound conceptions of God through accessible, creative means, and their insights challenge assumptions that exclude disabled voices from theological discourse. Six themes emerged from their reflections — from encountering God in everyday life to grief, self-worth, and active faith. The article contributes to the fields of disability studies, theology, and psychology, and stands as a testament to the theological depth of the people who took part.

Dow, K. E. (2026). Imaging God Together: Exploring God and Self-Representation Through Art and Intellectual Disability. Journal of Psychology and Theology. https://doi.org/10.1177/00916471261429418