Women in Ancient Israel

3 credits · Undergraduate

(3 hrs Seminar/Discussion) This course examines the roles and status of women in ancient Israelite culture and religion. Topics to be treated include women in myth and other genres of traditional narrative, the female life-cycle, and women in law, politics, priesthood, and prophecy. Cross-listed: REL-3157(3). Restrictions: Department Permission Required. Students may not hold credit for this course and REL-3157. Requisite Courses: REL-1003, REL-2111, REL-2125, or WGS-1232, and permission of the Department Chair [prerequisite(s)].