Course · FAM 440

Gender Studies

A this discipline course at Arizona Christian University.

Credits
3 Credits
Level
Undergraduate
Format
Lecture + discussion
Typical Terms
Fall, Spring

Course Description

Gender Studies puts a focus on understanding interconnections of social and cultural operations related to gender with biological and psychological processes. Additionally, important passages of Scripture are examined for an understanding of a biblical view of gender and the implications for relationships within the church and in marriage. Research findings are synthesized with practical Christian living.

Taught By

Offered 2026-2027: Fall 1 · 2026-2027: Spring Traditional.

Alyssa Bechard

2026-2027: Fall 1

Prerequisites

  • None

Corequisites

  • None

Learning Outcomes

1

Engage the Course Material

Build a working understanding of gender studies as the course's central subject.

2

Apply Discipline Methods

Use the methods, vocabulary, and frameworks of the discipline to address course problems.

3

Connect Course Content

Connect this course's content to broader work in the discipline and related fields.

4

Demonstrate Course Competencies

Demonstrate the specific competencies the course is designed to develop.

Biblical Worldview Connection

A Biblical Worldview treats the liberal arts — language, history, ideas — as serious territory worth careful study. This course is shaped by that conviction.

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