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HDS 2104

Women, Poverty, and Religion

Susan Crawford Sullivan

Description

This course analyzes the relationship between gender, poverty, and religion. Beginning with social science explanations of the causes and consequences of the "feminization of poverty" both in the United States and globally, the course then considers the challenge of women's poverty to religion and the role that religion plays in the lives of poor women. Readings include relevant literature in sociology and psychology of religion, religion and health, the African American church, and religion and public policy. Participants will engage in a relevant community-based learning project.

Enrollment Limited: Limited to 15 (instructor's permission required)
Open to BTI Students: Yes

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Scheduling

Half Course
Fall 2009
W., 10-12
Divinity Hall, Room 213

Relationship to Program Requirements

Program Requirement	Area / Category / Art / Designation
MTS Area(s) of Focus	Religion and the Social Sciences Women, Gender, Sexuality, and Religion
MDiv Distribution Category/ies	Christianity
MDiv Art(s) of Ministry	none
ThM, pre-2007 MTS, and pre-2005 MDiv Area	Area 2
Language Course Designation(s)	n/a