Feminist Theology
There is no universally agreed upon definition of feminist theology, for there are also no universally agreed upon definitions of “feminism” and “theology.” We can think of feminism as the belief that all genders have dignity and worth. Anselm of Canterbury proposed understanding theology as “faith seeking understanding.” Thus, feminist theology, broadly understood, engages the theological task, or “faith seeking understanding,” from the conviction that all genders have dignity. In a Christian context, feminist theology explores the richness that comes from considering a God that seeks to be in relationship with creation from a position of marginalized identities. Feminist Theology (THEO 97) sought to engage the diversity of the field of feminist theology, including methods, approaches, topics, and experiences. This course was taught by Annie Selak as a Doyle Seminar in spring 2023. Please refer to the current course catalog for an up-to-date description of the course.
