Fall Term 2025 Queer and Trans Studies in Religion - 5884 - GEST 312 |
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Catalog Description : This course examines queer and trans approaches in religious studies. Discussions examine concepts of (homo)sexuality and (trans)gender in various global and historical contexts, ranging from ancient and medieval sources to contemporary communities. Readings include works in queer and trans religious studies (e.g., Gloria Anzaldua, Michel Foucault, Hsiao-Lan Hu, Afsaneh Najmabadi, Jasbir K. Puar, Max K. Strassfeld, Roberto Strongman, Melissa M. Wilcox). Discussion, presentation, final paper. Not open to students who have previously received or need to receive credit for RLST 512 or GEST 512. Attributes: Cross-Listed Course, GER Global Diversity, GER Dimens Diversity, 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
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