Sexuality and the Biblical Tradition

3.00 credits · Undergraduate

This course explores the history of sexuality in biblical and post-biblical traditions. Through the close reading of biblical texts it examines the Bible's treatment of the subject of sex including bodily purity, reproduction and sexual orientation. It also looks at the Bible's influence on this subject in the history of Judaism, Christianity, and the modern, secular era. [Note 1: Permission of the Department is required.] (Format: Seminar 3 Hours)