Unit name | The Body, Gender and Religion |
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Unit code | THRS10042 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | C/4 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Professor. Muessig |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
None |
Co-requisites |
None |
School/department | Department of Religion and Theology |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
Gender and the human body are key aspects in understanding ritual and devotion in Christianity. They are evident in images of the divine or in a religion’s refusal to depict the divine; in the control and maintenance of the body through asceticism, sexual regulations, dietary restrictions, and other practices; in questions of clothing and leadership; and in many other areas. This unit will explore these issues by focusing on early and pre-modern Christianity; but contemporary Christianity as well as other religious traditions will be considered.
Aims:
On successful completion of this unit students will have
1 lecture + 1 seminar per week
One summative coursework essay of 1500 words (50%) and one unseen examination of two hours comprising 2 questions out of 6 (50%). Both elements will assess ILOs (1) and (2). The coursework essay in particular will offer students the opportunity to demonstrate ILOs (3).