Thursday, June 19, 2008

Class Syllabus

Course Description:
This elective course will examine biblical, ethical, theological, feminist, and other views of human sexuality in relation to key issues/topics as gender construction, procreation, marriage, courtship rituals, rites of passage, and sexual orientation. The course also aims to deepen pastoral awareness in dealing with these key issues.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of the term, seminarians are expected to
1. Have gained a broader perspective and understanding of the identified issues/topics of human sexuality.
2. Have recorded/shared their insights and discoveries in their journals/logs/blogs.
3. Have submitted a group advocacy project on a selected issue/topic.

Required Texts:
1. The Bible, preferably the New Revised Standard Version or Tagalog 1905
2. Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s The Woman’s Bible (available for download at http://www.gutenberg.org/etext/9880
3. Kinsey Reports at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kinsey_Reports
4. Riane Eisler at http://www.rianeeisler.com/books.htm
5. Tapia-Raquel and Velunta eds., Babaylan: Feminist Articulations and Expressions
6. Feature Films: Bata, Bata, Paano ka Ginawa?, The Sin of Father Amaro, Brokeback Mountain, etc.

Class Requirements:
1. Use of inclusive language, 10%
2. Attendance and class participation, 10%
3. Individual Journals, 40% (Faith Encounters)—notebook, blog, and/or email
4. Group Activities, 40%
5. Master of Theology Students will have additional requirements