Women, Gender, and Christian Origins

RELIGION 205S

A study of early Christian perspectives on women and gender as expressed in the New Testament and other Jewish and early Christian writings within the context of ancient Mediterranean religions. Topics addressed include: women's roles, ancient discussions of masculinity and femininity, institutional arrangements and the household, and the development of the category "virgin."

A study of early Christian perspectives on women and gender as expressed in the New Testament and other Jewish and early Christian writings within the context of ancient Mediterranean religions. Topics addressed include: women's roles, ancient discussions of masculinity and femininity, institutional arrangements and the household, and the development of the category 'virgin.'
Painting of two female saints with halos embracing
Curriculum Codes
  • CCI
  • W
  • CZ
Cross-Listed As
  • GSF 206S
Typically Offered
Occasionally