REL205 Religion and Gender
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Humanities and Education
- Course Leader:
- Ida Marie Høeg
- Lecture Semester:
- Spring
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor's Programme in Religion, Ethics and Society
- Advanced Teacher Education level 8-13, 5-year Master's Programme
Teaching language
NorwegianRecommended prerequisites
REL117 Judaism, Christianity and Humanism, REL118 Hinduism, Buddhism and Islam and REL119 Ethics.
Course contents
The course gives an introduction to new theoretical perspectives on studies of gender and religion. The course will discuss how religion may influence the understanding of gender and gender practice within religious communities and in society in general, and how social changes may influence the understanding of gender and gender practice in religious life. The following themes will be emphasized: Is gender a social construction? What perceptions of gender exist within Christian and Islamic theology?
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the course the students shall
Knowledge
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Have broad knowledge about theoretical perspectives on gender and religion
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Have broad knowledge about gender perspectives in Christianity and Islam
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Have broad knowledge about mutual opposition and influence of gender perception in religion and society
Skills
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Be able to reflect on how the gender perceptions of religions can influence and be influenced by society
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Be able to evaluate various interpretations of gender and religion in relation to for example equal opportunities and sexual diversity
General competence
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Be able to apply and communicate central subjects related to gender and religion
Examination requirements
A preliminary test must be passed. More information will be posted on Fronter.
Teaching methods
Lectures and seminars. The workload is estimated to ca. 270 hours. More information will be posted on Fronter.
Evaluation
The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes. Subject to availability or capacity.Assessment methods and criteria
4-hour individual written examination. Graded assessment.