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2021-2022 Hill Book (Class of 2025) [ARCHIVED HILL BOOK]
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RST 263 - Women’s Religions in the Ancient Mediterranean WorldThree Credits
Spring Semester
The purpose of this course is to examine the role of women in the religions of the ancient Mediterranean c 600 BCE-400CE. Our discussion will include ancient Greece and Rome, Jewish women from the Hebrew Bible to Late Antiquity, and women in Christianity from its origins. Since most literature from the ancient world is by and about men, this course aims to introduce you to alternative narratives from antiquity, uncovering voices and perspectives that are often lost or overlooked.
Prerequisite(s)/Restriction(s): One 100-Level Religious Studies & Theology Course, or Permission of Instructor.
General Education Attribute(s): Catholic Intellectural Traditions
Course Applies to: Gender & Sexuality Studies
Note: Formerly offered as REL 263 (F.2019). Students may not take both RST 263 & REL 263.
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