RLSC644

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Faith Communities and Gender Violence

Course Subject Code

RLSC

Course Number

644

Status

Active

Course Attributes

AFAM: TS-Africana/AfAm, EMRE: Major-Religion Elective, GC: TS-Good Community, MREL: Major-Religion, SJA: TS-Social Justice Advocacy, WSTT: TS-Women's/Gender Studies, ENRE: Minor-Religion Elective, NREL: Minor-Religion

Course Short Title

Faith Communities/Gender Viol

Course Long Title

Faith Communities and Gender Violence

Course Description

Investigates the social and moral dimensions of intimate violence against women in the United States. The sources include biblical and theological literature, narrative accounts, and feminist social science analysis. Examines the interwoven personal and political dimensions of intimate violence against women, and identifies practical, constructive responses for church leaders who work in local contexts.

Min

3

Repeatable

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Course Restrictions

Level: PM (I), TM (I), TP (I),

Equivalent Course(s)

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