SEM 218 - Women in the Christian Scriptures

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Gwynedd Mercy University

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Description:

This seminar explores the Bible?s New Testament as a literary and spiritual text, including its mythical, historical, theological, and cultural contexts, using appropriate critical concepts. Readings are in the major books of the New Testament (New Revised Standard Version). We will have a particular focus on women of the New Testament and the parts they play in the text, exploring also scholarly research on several related topics. This course focuses on women, one of the five critical concerns of the Sisters of Mercy: Women, Non-violence, the Earth, Anti-racism, and Immigration. This course meets the University?s definition of writing intensive. ENG 101 is a pre-requisite.

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3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.gmercyu.edu

Phone Number:

(215) 646-7300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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