WST 240 - Special Topics in Women's Studies: Women and Spirituality

Institution:

Greenfield Community College

Subject:

Women's Studies

Description:

An exploration of contemporary and historical constructs and cross-cultural analysis of the divine feminine while surveying women's roles both within religious institutions and outside of them. Feminist theology suggests women's histories, contributions, social realities and needs have been overlooked and underrepresented within institutionalized religions within patriarchal society. This course gives attention to modern developments in archaeomythology in relation to goddess/earth-based cosmologies, folklore and mythologies. Students explore how religion and spirituality shape both individual lives and modern societies. Prereq: ENG 101, 103, or 105

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gcc.mass.edu

Phone Number:

(413) 775-1000

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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