Study of early Jewish and Christian texts that reflect and construct varied notions of gender and sexuality in their ancient Near Eastern and Greco-Roman contexts. Considers a range of roles and expectations for women as well as men. Attentive to symbolic femininity in the literary tradition, biblical perspectives on sexuality and marriage, and related use of the Bible in modern religious and political debates. Meets the Critical Perspectives: Social Inequality requirement. Meets the Critical Learning: AIM requirement.

Degree requirement — Critical Learning: AIM, Critical Perspectives: S

1 unit — Reaves

Offerings

Term	Block	Title	Instructor	Location	Student Limit/Available	Updated
Fall 2024	Block 1	Gender and Sexuality in Biblical Traditions	Pamela Reaves	TBA	25 / 25	04/23/2024