Folklore and Folklife - Courses - Spring 2005 - FOLK 029 401: Women and Religion

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FOLK 029 401: Women and Religion

Barbara Von Schlegell
Lecture: Monday, Wednesday 12:00-1:00 p.m.
Cross-listed with: RELS005, WSTD109
Contact: brvs@ccat.sas.upenn.edu

An introduction to the role of women in major religious traditions, focusing on the relationship between religion and culture. Attention to views of women in sacred texts, and to recent feminist responses will be given.

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