Women and Gender in the History of Christianity

(3 Credit Hours) · Undergraduate

In this class, we will trace the history of Christianity from its origins, focusing especially on its impact on women and gender. We will see that women have always played a vital role in the life of the Church, contributing works of theology, philosophy, natural philosophy, literature, and art, many of which have been forgotten or obscured. We will also see the variable influence that Christianity has had on conceptions of gender over time.