This course explores ideologies of gender and sexuality in the history of religious traditions, with particular attention to the role of women in religion. Connections between sexuality, embodiment and spirituality will be addressed through case studies in African, Abrahamic and Asian religions.

DP requirements: 80% attendance at lectures and tutorials in all sections of the course. Submission
of all work by due dates, and attainment of an average mark of at least 50% for ll assignments.

Assessment: Coursework counts 70%; one two-hour examination counts 30%.

*Course content subject to change