| Unit name | The Body, Gender and Religion |
|---|---|
| Unit code | THRS20192 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | I/5 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) |
| Unit director | Dr. Sonnesyn |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
None |
| Units you may not take alongside this one |
none |
| School/department | Department of Religion and Theology |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
Gender and the human body are key aspects in understanding ritual and devotion in Christianity. They are evident in images of the divine or in a religion’s refusal to depict the divine; in the control and maintenance of the body through asceticism, sexual regulations, dietary restrictions, and other practices; in questions of clothing and leadership; and in many other areas. This unit will explore these issues by focusing on early and pre-modern Christianity; but contemporary Christianity as well as other religious traditions will be considered.
Aims:
To introduce students to the main elements of religious asceticism and its relation to gender.
To provide a framework for analysing and evaluating critically a wide range of arguments advanced by historians and theologians relating to asceticism and gender
To develop critical interaction with primary and secondary materials.
To develop oral and written presentation skills through the course assessment.
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
Classes will involve a combination of long- and short-form lectures, class discussion, investigative activities, and practical activities. Students will be expected to engage with readings and participate on a weekly basis. This will be further supported with drop-in sessions and self-directed exercises with tutor and peer feedback.
1 x 2000 word portfolio (formative) [ILOs 1-4]
1 x 2500 word essay (100%) [1-5]
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How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the Faculty workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. If you have self-certificated your absence from an
assessment, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (this is usually in the next assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any extenuating circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
