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Religious Studies

REL 306 - Religion And Gender

Description: Examines how gender functions within religious traditions, communities, and identities in gender discourses, views of gender normativity and deviance, gender exclusivity or inclusivity relative to religious authority and roles, and the use of images of masculinity, femininity, androgyny, and gender transcendence in modeling human perfection. Pass/Fail or letter grade. May be repeated for up to 6 units of credit with different topics.

Units: 3

Sections offered: Spring 2025

Requirement Designation: Social and Political Worlds + Global

Liberal Studies Essential Skills: Critical Thinking

Prerequisite: (Sophomore Status or higher); or International Exchange Student Group