Liberation and Feminist Theologies

1. Understand the meaning and definitions of liberation theology.
2. Explain the history and background influences of Latin American and feminist liberation theologies.
3. Appreciate the biblical basis of all liberation theologies.
4. Assess the impact of liberation and feminist theologies in different contexts.
5. Discuss major theological issues that emerge in liberation theology.
6. Identify some of the major challenges of liberation and feminist theologies.

13 weeks, about 56 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Meaning, Definitions, Latin American Background and Approaches

   • Unit 1: Meaning and Definitions of Liberation Theology · 4 hours

     Read the introduction to understand the meaning and need for liberation.. Study definitions of liberation theology and its purpose.. Reflect on personal experiences of liberation and oppression..

2. Week 2Module 1: Meaning, Definitions, Latin American Background and Approaches

   • Unit 2: A Brief History of Latin American and Feminist Liberation Theologies · 4 hours

     Explore the history of Latin American liberation theology.. Examine the origins and development of feminist liberation theology.. Identify key figures and events in the history of both movements..

3. Week 3Module 1: Meaning, Definitions, Latin American Background and Approaches

   • Unit 3: Factors Necessitating the Emergence of Latin American and Feminist Liberation Theologies · 4 hours

     Analyze the socio-economic and political factors leading to Latin American liberation theology.. Discuss oppressive structures challenged by feminist liberation theologians.. Reflect on the impact of these factors on the development of these theologies..

4. Week 4Module 1: Meaning, Definitions, Latin American Background and Approaches

   • Unit 4: The Practice of Latin American and Feminist Liberation Theologies · 4 hours

     Examine the practical approaches of Latin American liberation theology.. Understand the concept of conscientization and its role in liberating action.. Discuss the three levels of doing liberation theology: popular, pastoral, and professional..

5. Week 5Module 1: Meaning, Definitions, Latin American Background and Approaches

   • Unit 5: Methods and Approaches in Latin American and Feminist Liberation Theologies · 4 hours

     Explore the methods and approaches used in Latin American liberation theology.. Discuss the three mediations: socio-analytical, hermeneutical, and practical.. Examine the feminist deconstruction-reconstruction approach to theology..

6. Week 6Module 2: Biblical Basis of a Theology of Liberation

   • Unit 1: Israel and Liberation: The Exodus Experience · 4 hours

     Study the key moments in the Exodus event.. Reflect on the relevance of the Exodus event for liberation theology.. Understand the significance of Israel's cry under bondage and God's intervention..

7. Week 7Module 2: Biblical Basis of a Theology of Liberation

   • Unit 2: Israelite Prophets and Liberation · 4 hours

     Identify prophetic utterances on issues of justice and liberation.. Link the prophetic messages to the theology of liberation today.. Reflect on the role of prophets in advocating for the oppressed..

8. Week 8Module 2: Biblical Basis of a Theology of Liberation

   • Unit 3: Jesus Christ and Liberation · 4 hours

     Examine Jesus' mission as a liberator.. Discuss how Jesus liberated people from sin, sickness, oppression, etc.. Relate Jesus' liberative activities to the work of liberation theologians..

9. Week 9Module 2: Biblical Basis of a Theology of Liberation

   • Unit 4: Liberation and the Proclamation of the Kingdom of God · 4 hours

     Explain the meaning of the Kingdom of God.. Understand how Jesus proclaimed the Kingdom of God.. Assess the importance of the biblical teaching on the Kingdom of God for liberation theology..

10. Week 10Module 2: Biblical Basis of a Theology of Liberation

    • Unit 5: Liberation, Justice and Salvation · 4 hours

      Explain the biblical understanding of justice.. Understand the biblical meaning of salvation.. Relate justice and salvation to liberation..

11. Week 11Module 3: Impacts, Themes and Challenges

    • Unit 1: North American Black and Asian liberation theologies · 4 hours

      Explain the practice of liberation theology in the North American Black context.. Explain the practice of liberation theology in the Asian context.. Compare and contrast the approaches in both contexts..

12. Week 12Module 3: Impacts, Themes and Challenges

    • Unit 2: South African Black and African liberation theologies · 4 hours

      Give an explanation of liberation theology in South Africa.. Understand the approach to major issues in African liberation theology.. Reflect on the impact of these theologies on the African continent..

13. Week 13Module 3: Impacts, Themes and Challenges

    • Unit 3: Major Issues in Liberation and Feminist Theologies · 4 hours

      Identify and explain major issues that emerge in Liberation theology.. Identify and explain major issues that emerge in feminist liberation theology.. Discuss the commonalities and differences between the two..

    • Unit 4: Major challenges of liberation and feminist theologies · 4 hours

      Identify and discuss major challenges facing liberation theology.. Identify and discuss major challenges facing feminist liberation theology.. Evaluate the responses to these challenges..