REL-41573 credit hours

Women in Ancient Israel

Religion and Culture · 3 hrs Seminar/Discussion

REL-4157 prerequisites

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REL-1003Exploring Religion: the Bible
REL-2111not in the 2026-27 calendar
REL-2125Modern Biblical Interpretation
WGS-1232Introduction to Women's and Gender Studies

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Description

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.

Requisite courses

REL-1003, REL-2111, REL-2125, or WGS-1232, and permission of the Department Chair [prerequisite(s)].

Restrictions

Department Permission Required. Students may not hold credit for this course and REL-3157.

Cross-listed

REL-3157(3).

Seminar

From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.