Scott Stiegemeyer

Scott Stiegemeyer is an associate professor of theology and bioethics at Concordia University Irvine. He has served as a parish pastor in LCMS congregations in the Pittsburgh and Chicago areas and attended Concordia Theological Seminary in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where he earned his master of divinity degree.

What Does God’s Word Say About Transgenderism?

Scott Stiegemeyer
January 14, 2026

This blog is an excerpt from Responding to Transgenderism in Light of God’s Word by Scott Stiegemeyer.

Theological anthropology is one of the most important theological and moral concerns of today. The Christian doctrine of anthropology refers to what Scripture teaches about human beings. There is much more to this doctrinal topic than mere discussions of sin and free will. Many of the most prominent problems we face—everything from abortion to same-sex marriage to genetic engineering to transgenderism—emerge from a distorted understanding of human nature. The church must learn to express with greater clarity what God says about human nature, embodiment, male and female, creation, and the resurrection.

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