REL4031 SpTp: Gender, Sex, & Religious Authority

This course explores the complex points of intersection between religion, sexuality, and gender. The course will focus on some of the ways in which religion authorizes particular expressions of sexuality and gender, as well as the ways in which non-normative gender identities and expressions of sexuality challenge authoritative religious teachings, institutions, and practices. In exploring these issues, we will consider: contemporary theories of gender, sexuality, and embodiment; traditional and revisionist religious teachings related to gender and sexuality; contemporary and current events that inform an understanding of the relation of religious authority to gender, and sexuality; and explorations of the intersection of religion, gender, and sexuality within popular culture. This class is a seminar format with discussion and lecture based on readings. Students will lead one class session, complete an academic research project, and participate in online and in-class discussions. Students must have successfully completed WRT3011, INT3001 and one Humanities course at the 2000 or 3000-level with grades of C or higher as pre-requisites for this course. Credits: 3.000

WRT 3011 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Min Grade: C And INT 3001 Lecture Min Credits: 3.00 Min Grade: C