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THY204: Religion and Gender
| Module Title | Religion and Gender |
|---|---|
| Module Code | THY204 |
| Module Tutor | Pekka Pitkanen |
| School | Humanities |
| CAT Points | 15 |
| Level of Study | 5 |
| Pre-requisites | Before taking this module you must pass THY101 and pass THY102 |
| Co-requisites | None |
| Restrictions | None |
| Brief Description | This module explores the study of gender and religion and the interface between religion, gender, and culture. The main focus will be on the role of gender in the Jewish, Christian (and post-Christian) and Islamic traditions, with an introduction to gender and other religions. The exploration of these issues intends to foster personal spiritual reflection in the context of Christian belief and practice. This module is part of the Religion and Ministry strand. |
| Indicative Syllabus | This module introduces the study of gender and religion particularly from the perspective of the feminist critique of recent decades. In this context, the module examines what gender is and the ways in which it may affect personhood, spirituality and sexuality. The focus is on Christianity, but a number of other faith traditions are also considered. The effect of gender on religious experience, language, and theology will be reviewed. The effects of religious patriarchy on the spiritual self-understanding of women will be also examined. While the focus will be on women and feminism, the effect of the study of religion and gender on male understanding of religion will also be drawn in. |
| Learning Outcomes | i. Knowledge and Understanding
On completion of the module students should be able to: ii. Skills On completion of the module students should be able to:a) Analyse the role of gender in a religious tradition in its historical and cultural setting. b) Evaluate various past and present approaches to the role of gender in a religious tradition. c) Demonstrate an ability to show an understanding of other people, cultures, religions and worldviews in the context of the study of gender. d) Reflect on how concerns of gender across religious and cultural contexts can relate to Christian faith and practice. e) Demonstrate skills in analysis, reflection, synthesis and evaluation of selected texts and materials studied on the module. f) Demonstrate applied skills in written argument and expression, problem solving, independent work and collaborative development via e-learning. |
| Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided study – 33% Private study – 60% (including reading and assignment writing) WebCT – 7% (online seminar) |
| Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 50% Coursework: Essay: 2000 words or equivalent 002: 50% Coursework: Project or report: 2000 words or equivalent |
| Special Assessment Requirements | None |
| Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |
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