RELG 368 - Mothering and Religion

Semester Offered: First Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4HU, CD, WINT

This seminar explores motherhood and mothering in relation to religious attitudes and practices. We will analyze how religious practices and theological views in several religions have shaped notions of the normative “good mother,” and well as how mothering images have been used to rethink issues of embodiment, sexuality, sacrifice, and spirituality. A prior course in RELG is recommended. In addition to weekly readings, students should be prepared for independent reading of novels or short stories.

Enrollment Limit: 15
Instructor: M. Kamitsuka

Consent of the Instructor Required: Yes
This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) :
Gender, Sexuality, and Feminist Studies