Gender and Sexuality in Religious Studies

Education facts

Code: RT2613

Within religious traditions, rules regarding sexuality, family life and sexual acts have played different roles. The course addresses the interplay between religion, gender and sexuality from historical and contemporary perspectives and illustrates how gender, sex, ethnicity, age, sexuality and class can interact in the creation of asymmetric power relationships within the world of religion.

Entry requirements

Bachelors degree or University studies equal to a Bachelors degree, including an approved Bachelor thesis of at least 15 credits. Applicants must prove their knowledge of English: English 5/English A from Swedish Upper Secondary School or the equivalent level of an internationally recognized test, for example TOEFL, IELTS.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Gender and Sexuality in Religious Studies

  University of Gothenburg

  Start date: 26 March 2026

  End date: 7 June 2026

  Pace of study: 50 %