History 369 - Gender & The Divinity in Judaism, Christianity, & Islam

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Macalester College

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Description:

Within certain forms/branches of late antique and medieval Judaism, Christianity, and Islam male and female became metaphorical categories for talking about the divine. This course will give students the opportunity to read the relevant primary sources, compare the texts to one another and consider the historical milieu in which they were produced. Students will also become familiar with classical and medieval biological theories about sex differentiation as part of the background for approaching these religious texts. Students taking this course must have a basic familiarity with the three religious traditions being studied. Not offered 2008-2009. (4 credits)

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4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.macalester.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 696-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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