University of Portland Bulletin 2019-2020

THE 417 Trickery, Gender, Power, and Politics in the Bible

This course explores questions and issues around gender in the biblical text and how these issues and questions relate to contemporary life. Content focuses on the cultural background of both men and women in the ancient world, and how various attitudes have influenced cultures, decisions, and worldviews down through the ages. Emphasis is on liberation and transformation.

Cross Listed Courses

THE 317

Prerequisite

THE 101 or THE 105, THE 205