Feminist Theology 3/4 (TH9990)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : DIV-3-FEMTHEOL

An introduction to Feminist Theory and Scholarship in the areas of Biblical Interpretation and Systematic Theology. The course will focus on the work done by Feminist theologians from North Atlantic and Third World contexts such as Mujerista, Aboriginal and Womanist theologies, while studying issues such as spirituality, poverty, ecotheology and post-Christianity.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Christian Ethics 2A or 2B or Religion 2A or 2B

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Theology and Ethics, (School of Divinity, Schedule B)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 1 (Blocks 1-2)

? Contact Teaching Time : 2 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
19/09/2006	11:10	13:00

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

After successful completion of this course students should have

? A general understanding of the concept of patriarchy, and how it relates to Christianity
? A particular understanding of differences in perspectives and methodologies amongst feminists theologies
? An understanding of feminist hermeneutics
? A general knowledge of the most advanced forms of feminist theology, including sexual theologies, and how they differ from gender-based theologies
? A general insight of the main criticisms and an evaluation of the present debate on feminist theology