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Course in the Community: “Queens, Saints, and Visionaries: Exploring the Legacy of Medieval Women”
April 28 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Instructor: Sarah Bogue, associate professor in the practice of the history of Christianity and senior director of digital learning
Sundays 10:00 AM ET – 11:00 AM ET
April 7 – May 12, 2024
Cost: $39
Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3003 Howell Mill Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30327
Have you ever heard that women weren’t a significant part of Christian history? Particularly when it came to the development of the early and medieval church? This course will introduce you to the wide range of women who contributed to Christian identity formation. From abbesses and educators to playwrights and poets, we will explore the lives of these significant women (through their own writings and texts that were composed about them). Each week, we will delve deeply into the lives of specific women in order to get a better picture of the world these women inhabited and shaped. If we gain a deeper understanding of the challenges they faced and the triumphs they achieved, we might see new ways we can support women in shaping our communities today. Join us to celebrate the influential women who defied conventions, left their mark on history, and continue to inspire us today!
This course is presented in partnership with Trinity Presbyterian Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Candler Foundry’s Courses in the Community program offers in-depth learning opportunities situated at the intersection of the church and the academy. Each course is designed to connect traditional topics in theological education to complex pastoral, ethical, and social issues relevant to local communities and the broader public. For questions or more information, email candlerfoundry@emory.edu or visit The Candler Foundry website.