Spring 2026 Religion GU4120 section 001

GENDER IN ANC CHRISTIANITY

GENDER IN ANC CHRISTIANIT

Call Number 00213
Points 4
Grading Mode Standard
Approvals Required None
Instructor Elizabeth Castelli
Type SEMINAR
Course Description

This seminar considers the difference gender makes in interpreting ancient Christian texts, ideas, and practices. Topics will include gender hierarchy and homoeroticism, prophecy and authority, outsiders’ views of Christianity, bodily pieties such as martyrdom and asceticism, and gender politics in the establishment of church offices. Emphasis will be placed on close readings of primary sources and selected scholarly framings of these sources.

Web Site Vergil
Department Religion @Barnard
Enrollment 0 students (15 max) as of 10:06AM Saturday, May 17, 2025
Subject Religion
Number GU4120
Section 001
Division Barnard College
Section key 20261RELI4120W001