Gender and Sexuality in Religious Studies

About this programme

No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students. No fees are charged for EU and EEA citizens, Swedish residence permit holders and exchange students. Within religious traditions, rules regarding sexuality, family life and sexual acts have played different roles. The course addresses the interplay between religion, gender and sexuality from historical and contemporary perspectives and illustrates how gender, sex, ethnicity, age, sexuality and class can interact in the creation of asymmetric power relationships within the world of religion. Bachelor's degree or University studies equal to a Bachelor's degree, including an approved Bachelor thesis of at least 15 credits. Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 5/English A from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS. Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits.