Course Description
An introduction to some of the major issues in Christian feminist theology, including both critical and constructive feminist approaches to the doctrine of God, Christology, and theological anthropology.
Additional Requirements for Graduate Students:
Graduate students will write an additional research paper on a
topic chosen in consultation with the professor and will be
required to lead one day of class discussion.
Athena Title
Christian Feminist Theology
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
This course is designed to help students: (1) gain a basic understanding of some of the central issues in feminist Christian theology through course readings and lectures, (2) learn how to engage in critical thinking through the examination and discussion of course readings, and (3) develop strong writing and analytical skills through course assignments.
Topical Outline
I. Introduction to Theology and Feminist Theology II. Feminist Understandings of the Bible III. Feminism and the Doctrine of God IV. Feminism and God-Language V. Christological Issues in Feminism VI. Feminism, Theological Anthropology, and Doctrines of Sin VII. Feminism and Christian Worship
Syllabus