Requirements of the Concentration

Of the 30 credits for the concentration in Women’s Studies, 9 credits are taken up with a required survey course and the required thesis. Another 12 credits are taken up by electives in specified fields, and 9 additional credits are allocated to free electives. The required courses are:

• TR408 Introduction to Feminist Theologies
• CH430 History and Experience of Women in the Christian Tradition
• One women’s studies elective course in biblical studies
• One women’s studies elective course in history
• One women’s studies elective course in contemporary theology
• One women’s studies elective course in the arts of ministry
• Nine credits of additional elective courses
• A 6-credit Master’s thesis

Educational Goals of the Concentration

The excellent graduate of the Women’s Studies: Religion, Theology, Ministry concentration of the United M.A. degree program:

• has a broad, basic acquaintance with the experiences of women in the history of Christianity and how women have shaped, and been shaped by, the Christian tradition(s) and contemporary religious practice;
• has a broad, basic acquaintance with the multiple ways that women are participating in, and shaping, contemporary theological reflection; and
• will be able to carry out an in-depth study of some aspect of women’s experience, practice and/or theological reflection within historic or contemporary religious communities.

Contact Information

Glen Herrington-Hall
Director of Admissions

Please call the admissions office at 651.255.6107 with any questions.