Examines religion as experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender/transsexual people. Adopts a comparative historical perspective in considering the multiplicity of LGBT religious identities that have existed and continue to thrive around the world. Also traces the emergence of gender categories and norms in a range of different societies. Readings include autobiographical, anthropological, sociological, and theological sources. Special attention is paid to traditions in which LGBT people have been privileged as ritual specialists and community leaders.

Prerequisites: Upper division standing.

4

Units

Letter

Grading

1, 2, 3

Passtime

Upper division only

Level Limit

Letters and science

College
Elizabeth Perez
3.5
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RGST61 . 4 Months Ago

do not take this class. i dropped out within this first week because of how confusing it was. the professor has a very complex vocabulary. it's really hard to understand what she's saying or to even keep up with all the material. you basically have to teach yourself EVERYTHING

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RGST63 . 3 Years Ago

Just horrible. This course had a lot of potential to be really cool, but Professor Perez assigns an insane amount of reading and essays for this class and yet the only credit you get is units, nothing for GE. She is confusing and has no clear directions or due dates for anything! She will check Gauchospace to make sure you're clicking on things too

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RGST61 . 5 Years Ago

Her lectures were unclear and hard to follow.

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RGST61 . 5 Years Ago

Dr. Perez is the best professor I've had so far. She made the class super interesting and the final and midterm were both take home. Everything is found in the readings and she is willing to go over your answers in office hours. She also offered lots of extra credit opportunities that were fun.

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RGST61 . 5 Years Ago

Not interested in RGST, but she made the class interesting. Good professor, lots of reading but I did not do it and easily passed the class because the lectures were very informative. 1 midterm and final, both were take home. They take a lot of time but if you just give solid, correct answers found in the reading you will get a good grade.

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RGS61 . 5 Years Ago

Dr. Perez is very nice, and all the tests are take home. She also offers fun extra credit opportunities. However, her lectures are unorganized, and she constantly uses foreign words without telling anyone what they mean. Class is absurdly easy, I did 3 out of the 35 or so readings, and got 99% on the midterm and final. Didn't study at all. EASY. rg

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