|
The Church and the field of religious studies continue to be transformed by new modes of gender discourse, discourse that has arisen out of other academic fields such as philosophy and linguistics. Issues of gender continually impact the Church and the Church’s interpretation of Scripture, especially regarding discussion of God language, ordination, sexuality, and gender relations. Consequently, the goal of this course is two-fold. Initially we will explore feminist theory, men’s studies, and post-modern discourse particularly as these impact our understanding(s) of the cultural construction of gender, and issues of difference, essentialism, sexuality, language and power, subjectivity, and epistemology. Secondly, we will observe how biblical scholars have integrated this theory into their own work and how such integration has impacted the interpretations of biblical texts and the study of religion.
Elective, 3 credits
Spring, alternate years
Appler and Staff
|
