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    Feminist Theology (BTW 14)

    BD IV, Semester II (2020-21), 4 Credits; Senate Paper

    Course Objectives

    This course aims to help the students:

    Develop a feminist/Womanist Perspective that is gender sensitive and consistently


    critical of patriarchy and other dominant ideologies and structures.

    Approach the fundamental theological themes with a basic commitment to gender


    justice.

    Interrogate the dominant theological expressions from feminist standpoint.

    Expected Learning Outcomes

    At the end of the course, the students will:

    Be equipped with a gender sensitive outlook to interrogate dominant oppressive


    ideologies particularly patriarchy.

    Attain the basic knowledge of feminist theologizing.

    Achieve skills to develop new expressions of Christian faith with a commitment to


    gender justice.

    Pedagogy: Interactive Lectures, Assignments/Reading Reports/Paper Presentations.

    Course Evaluation

    Final Examination: 100%

    Course Plan

    Introduction of Course
    Understanding the concepts of gender/sex and sex role stereotypes
    Theories of Gender and Origins of Patriarchy
    Analyzing the construct of ‘ideal woman’ and ‘man’ in patriarchal culture
    History of Feminist Movements in India and World
    Different waves of Feminism
    Women’s Experience as the primary epistemological source
    Tools of Feminist Reading and Interpretation of History
    Feminist/Womanist Critique of Dominant Theologies
    Feminist/Womanist Reconstructions of Theology
    Feminist/Womanist Re-imaginations of Sources
    Feminist/Womanist Re-imaginations of Theological Authority
    Dalit/Tribal/Adivasi Reconstruction of Feminist Theology
    Feminist Hermeneutics
    Inclusive Language: Non-Gender Bias Language
    Body in Feminist Theological Discourse
    Nature and Purpose of Human Sexuality
    Celebrating Human Sexuality
    Feminist Re-imagination of God
    Feminist Theological Engagement with Mary
    Re-imagining Tradition (church)
    Feminist Christology (Feminist Understanding of Christ)
    Understanding Jesus’ Movement
    Feminist Pneumatology
    Feminine Images and Metaphors of Holy Spirit
    Reclaiming Women’s Spirituality
    Feminist Ecclesiology
    Feminist Perspectives on Mission and Ministry
    Evaluation

    Select Readings

    Abraham, Kochurani. “And She Was Made Straight: A Feminist Theological Engagement with
    the ‘Bent’ lives of Indian Women.” In Margins in Conversation: Methodological Discourses in
    Theological Disciplines. Edited by Joseph Prabhakar Dayam and P. Mohan Larbeer. Bangalore:
    BTESSC, 2012.
    Abraham, Kochurani. “Women and Violence: A Feminist Socio-Theological Enquiry.” In Violence
    in Today’s Context. Edited by Shalini Mulackal and Roy Lazar A. Bangalore: Indian Theological
    Association & Asian Trading Corporation, 2012.
    Anderson-Rajkumar, Evangeline. “Asian Feminist Christology.” In God’s Image 22/4 (December,
    2003): 2-12.
    Anderson-Rajkumar, Evangeline. “New Eyes, New Reading, New Woman…” In Feminist
    Hermeneutics. Edited by Lalrinawmi Ralte and Evangeline Anderson-Rajkumar. Delhi:
    IWTI/ISPCK, 2002.
    Amirtham, Metti. Women in India: Negotiating Body, Reclaiming Agency. Delhi: ISPCK, 2011.
    Bevans, S.B. Models of Contextual Theology. New York: Orbis Books, 1994.
    Bhasin, Kamala. What is Patriarchy?. Delhi: Kali for Women, 1993.
    Bhasin, Kamala. Some Questions on Feminism. Delhi: Kali for Women, 2002.
    Cady, Susan, et al. SOPHIA: The Future of Feminist Spirituality, New York: The Pilgrim Press,
    1989.
    Chakravarti, Uma. Gendering Caste: Through a Feminist Lens. Calcutta: STREE, 2006.
    Chung, Hyun Kyung, Struggle to be the Sun Again. New York: Orbis Books, 1992.
    Clarke, Sathianathan. Dalits and Christianity: Subaltern Religion and Liberation Theology. Delhi:
    Oxford University Press, 1998.
    Daly, Mary. Beyond God the Father. Boston: Beacon Press, 1973.
    Devasahayam, V. Dalits & Women. Quest for Humanity. Chennai: Gurukul, 1992.
    Dietrich, Gabriele. A New Thing on Earth. Delhi: ISPCK, 2001.
    Fiorenza, Elizabeth Schussler. Jesus: Miriam’s Child, Sophia’s Prophet: Critical Studies in Feminist
    Christology. New York: Continuum, 1995.
    Fiorenza, Elizabeth Schussler. Discipleship of Equals: A Critical Feminist Ekklesia-logy of
    Liberation. New York: Crossroad, 1993.
    Fiorenza, Elizabeth Schussler. In Memory of Her. Tenth Edition New York: Crossroad, 2002.
    Gnanadason, Aruna, Ed. Towards A Theology of Humanhood: Women’s Perspectives. New Delhi:
    ISPCK, 1986.
    Gnanadason, Aruna. “Feminist Methodology: Indian Women’s Experience.” In Confronting Life:
    Theology out of the Context. Edited by M.P. Joseph. Delhi: ISPCK, 1995.
    Hnuni, R.L. Vision for Women in India: Perspectives from the Bible, Church and Society.
    Banglore: Asian Trading Corporation, 2009.
    Imchen, Narola. Women in Church and Society. Jorhat: WSC, 2001.
    Isherwood, Lisa. Introducing Feminist Christologies. Ohio: Pilgrim Press, 2002.
    Isherwood, Lisa and D. McEwan. An A to Z of Feminist Theology. Sheffield: Academic Press,
    1998.
    Kumari, Prasanna. Ed. A Reader in Feminist Theology. Madras: Gurukul, 1993.
    Kumari, Prasanna. Ed. Feminist Theology: Perspectives and Praxis. Madras: Gurukul, 1993.
    Lalnghakthuami. Understanding Jesus: Indigenous Women’s Perspective. Delhi: ISPCK, 2014.
    Letty M. Russel. Church in the Round: Feminist Interpretation of the Church. Louisville:
    Westminster, 1993.
    Mathew Shiju, Clara Indian Christian Women Pioneers and Leaders Revealed. New Delhi: CWI,
    2017.
    Manorama, Ruth. “Dalit Women: The Thrice Alienated.” In Towards a Dalit Theology. Edited by
    M.E. Prabhakar. Delhi: ISPCK, 1989.
    Mulackal, Shalini. Dalit Bible Commentary, Old Testament Vol 6, Esther, Ruth and Judith. New
    Delhi: Centre for Dalit/Subaltern Studies, 2011.
    Nehring, Andreas. Ed. Prejudice: Issues in Third World Theologies. Chennai: Gurukul, 1999.
    Pui-Lan, Kwok. Postcolonial Imagination and Feminist Theology. Louisville: WJK Press, 2005.
    Parrat John, Ed. An Introduction to Third World Theologies. Cambridge: Cambridge University
    Press, 2004.
    Ralte, Lalrinawmi. Women Re-shaping Theology. Bangalore: UTC, 1998.
    Ralte, Rini and E. A. Rajkumar. Eds. Feminist Hermeneutics. Delhi: ISPCK, 2002.
    Ruether, Rosemary Radford. Sexism and God-Talk. Boston: Beacon Press, 1983.
    Spencer, Aida Besancon. “Evangelicals and Gender.” Brian C. Stiller and at.el. Eds. Evangelicals
    Around the World. Nashville: The World Evangelical Alliance, 2015.
    Wilfred, Felix. Margins: The Site of Asian Theologies. Delhi: ISPCK, 2008.
    Wilson, Viju. “Gender Justice: Equalizing the Space,” UBS Journal, Vol 14/No 1, March, 2020: 25-
    36.
    Course Work

    1. Short Assignment: Write your view on the ministerial space of women in your Church
    (Submission Date: 15th April 2021) Role of women and the ministry of the church –
    critically evaluate – 3rd page
    2. Group Assignments (Submission Date: 31st March 2021)

    Group 1: Patriarchy and Gender Categorization: Feminist Critique


    Usha
    Samuel Laldinsanga
    Sampad Sarkar
    Songliyenla
    Zuchanbeni Kithan

    Group 2: Global and Indian Feminist Movements


    Samuel Lalruatmawia
    Ziegan Solomon
    S. Renius
    Renison K. Christian
    RK Gaibamlung
    Christian Koresh Devibhai

    Group 3: Feminist Epistemology


    Khriekesonuo Liezietsu
    Gladson RS
    Sendongyanger Longkumer
    Elisha Pranoti Kumar
    Ivan Ashish Singh

    Group 4: Feminist Hermeneutical Methods


    Angel Nathaniel
    John Sundar S
    Tainiu
    Goldwin William
    Ruplin Ronghangpi

    Group 5: Body and Human Sexuality in Feminist Theological Discourses


    Aman
    Shraddha Patole
    K. Sindhuja
    Mede Jeevan Sargar
    Akulo Kenth
    Group 6: Feminist Re-imagination of God
    Hezekia Beipatha
    David Kamble
    Mantosh Giri
    Suchila Chang
    L Timothy Hangsing

    Group 7: Feminist Christology and Pneumatology


    Changrapalka Jameskumar
    Binhum Timung
    Tushar S. Patel
    Yinmingla Raikhan
    Lalthianghlima
    L. Kingsly

    Group 8: Feminist Ecclesiology

    Helina H. Yeptho
    E. Echu Konyak
    F. Samuel Pinto
    K. Blessy Georgina
    Michael Noel David

    Group 9: Feminist Spirituality

    Swapnil Navgire
    David Lalchhuanawma
    Mrinmoy Edwin Singha
    K. Ajonlui
    Vibha Archana Kerketta

    Group 10: Mission and Ministry: Feminist Reflections


    Franklin Thambi
    Jeyarani
    Shapmiyo Langyza
    Toka
    D. Deva Priscilla

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