Women and Thelema: a Case Study

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Taught by GTU. Women & Thelema: A Case Study is proposed as an introductory, 2000-level seminar in the fields of Cultural & Historical Studies of Religion (HR) and Ethics & Social Theory (CE). It is intended for MA, MDiv, MTS, or MST students or students, especially those pursuing a Certificate in Sexuality and Religion whose academic research or pastoral service interests would benefit from a thorough grounding in feminist and queer theory and its practical application, especially (but not limited to) the study of neopagan new religious movements. This is a lecture/seminar style class that will also involve observer/participant fieldwork. Evaluation will be based on class participation, fieldwork journals, an in-class presentation on a theorist of choise, close readings of text, and a final project and presentation. This course is taught by GTU PhD student Carrie Sealine with a Newhall Award, under the supervision of James Lawrence.