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THEO-136 Medieval Women Mystics
Spring only
This courses focuses on five medieval women mystics: Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179), Hadewijch of Antwerp (early 13th century), Angela of Foligno (ca. 1248-1309), Julian of Norwich (ca. 1343-1416), and Teresa of Avila (1515-1582). Our analysis of each mystic will be threefold: (1) we shall begin with her historical, cultural, and political context; (2) we shall undertake a close reading of the theological content of her writings and examine her methodology; and (3) we shall undertake a comparative study in which we consider such issues as religious authority, 'holy anorexia', and the role of physicality and the senses in mysticism.
Credits: 3.00
Prerequisites: None
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THEO-136-01 Medieval Women Mystics
Spring only
This courses focuses on five medieval women mystics: Hildegard of Bingen (1098-1179), Hadewijch of Antwerp (early 13th century), Angela of Foligno (ca. 1248-1309), Julian of Norwich (ca. 1343-1416), and Teresa of Avila (1515-1582). Our analysis of each mystic will be threefold: (1) we shall begin with her historical, cultural, and political context; (2) we shall undertake a close reading of the theological content of her writings and examine her methodology; and (3) we shall undertake a comparative study in which we consider such issues as religious authority, 'holy anorexia', and the role of physicality and the senses in mysticism.
Credits: 3.00
Prerequisites: None
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