WGS 345 - Religion and Gender

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University of Miami

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Religious constructions of gender identity within Christianity, with some attention to Judaism and Islam. The second Genesis creation account, which focuses on the figures of Adam and Eve, will be the focal point of our studies. An emphasis will be placed on the manner in which sexism functions within historical and present-day religious thought and practice, as well as alternative understandings of male and female identity.

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3.00

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Institution Website:

www.miami.edu/

Phone Number:

(305) 284-2211

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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