This course begins in a world defined in part by the persistence of
attitudes about women as mentally, morally, physically, and
spiritually inferior to men. Since many of you do not share these
attitudes, you may be surprised to learn that they still exist. In
this course we will examine the efforts of women in American
religious history to find their voices and assume leadership
positions in a variety of religious and ethnic traditions. Pre-
requisites: You need know nothing about the women’s movement, nor
about the religious and ethnic groups we will study, but you will
find that some people in the class know something about one or more
of them. My ideal student is well prepared and serious about class
and also have fun with it. General Requirements: I have certain
responsibilities toward making this class a success (preparation,
stimulating lectures, patient listening, encouragement, critical
reading of your work) and so do you. I expect you to attend every
class, be well prepared for each session (able to engage the
material) and to start thinking about your term paper immediately.
Text:  Susan Hill Lindley “ You have Stept out of your Place:” A
History of Women and Religion in America; Rosemary Ruether and
Rosemary Keller, editors, “In Our Own Voices:” Four Centuries of
American Women’s Religious Writing.