REL267 Women and Religion
Where do women fit into the world of religion? This course seeks answers to that question by examining the diversity and commonality of women’s roles and experiences in various religious traditions. Consideration will be given to women in sacred scriptures and in the institutional development ofreligious traditions. This course includes a look at how religion helps form women’s roles in society and how women shape religious cultures. Contemporary woman-oriented spiritual movements and religious practices will be explored.