Religious Studies (Thesis): Gender and Women's Studies (M.A.) (45 credits)
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Thesis Courses
27 credits from:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RELG 688 | Thesis Research 1. | 3 |
Thesis Research 1. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee. | ||
| RELG 689 | Thesis Research 2. | 3 |
Thesis Research 2. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee. | ||
| RELG 698 | Thesis Research 3. | 9 |
Thesis Research 3. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee. | ||
| RELG 699 | Thesis Research 4. | 12 |
Thesis Research 4. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Independent research work under the direction of the Thesis Supervisor and the Supervisory Committee. | ||
Required Courses
6 credits from:
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| RELG 645 | Methods in Religious Studies. | 3 |
Methods in Religious Studies. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Theoretical and methodological approaches to the study of religion, including: historical studies/textual hermeneutics; ritual/performance studies; and religion and modernity. | ||
| WMST 601 | Feminist Theories and Methods. | 3 |
Feminist Theories and Methods. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Examination of feminist theories and research methods from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. | ||
Complementary Courses
12 credits selected from the 500- or 600-level courses accepted by the School of Religious Studies for the granting of a master’s degree. Must include within the 12 credits:
Either
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| WMST 602 | Feminist Research Symposium. | 3 |
Feminist Research Symposium. Terms offered: this course is not currently offered. Discussion and development of participants' research in gender and women's studies. | ||
or 3 credits of another 500- or 600-level course in Gender and Women’s Studies.