BIBLICAL WOMEN WHO WENT AGAINST TRADITION (ONLINE)

Online

Text Studies

Tuesdays 17:00-19:00 CET

12 sessions

Application

Application for reserve spot is open until 31 July.

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In this course, we will explore female figures in the Bible who acted against norms of their time, defied social and religious expectations and left their mark on the biblical narrative. 

Participants will be introduced to 12 women in the Bible who in their lives acted against the norms as ideology or to save or change their lives. Through these women, we will explore the role of women in the biblical world and the ways in which they expressed resistance, courage and a desire for change.

The course is given in collaboration with Paideia – the European Institute for Jewish Studies in Sweden.

 

Course structure 

Together, we combine the reading of biblical texts with traditional and modern interpretations and comparisons with other cultures. By analyzing different female characters, we can better understand the forces that influenced women in the Bible and how they managed to make their voices heard despite societal constraints. 

Each session will also include a personal reflection: What can we learn about ourselves through these figures? At the end of the course, we will analyze whether there are similarities between these women and us today.

 

Prior knowledge 

The course is given in English.

No prior knowledge about the subject is needed.

To apply for this course, you need basic computer skills and knowledge of how to use the digital platform Zoom. The school offers Zoom manuals and a training opportunity before the start of the course.

Course material

Course material is included in the cost for this course.

About the teacher

Tally (Revital) Batami Zahor has over 20 years of experience teaching Bible studies. She has also served as a principal. Tally holds a Master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Management from Haifa University and a BA in Biblical Studies and Education from Oranim Seminary. She also has a Swedish anthroposophical teacher training from the 90s and has been living in Sweden again for some time. 

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Frequently Asked Questions

Application

Application for reserve spot is open until 31 July.

APPLY HERE

Course information

Times

Tuesdays 17:00-19:00 CET

Course start

Tuesday 9 September

12 sessions

Teacher

Tally (Revital) Batami Zahor

Application deadline

Thursday 31 July

Admission

The admission letter is sent via email approximately 2 weeks before the start of the course. Check your spam folder if you are missing information.

Costs

200 SEK to be paid via invoice or PayPal. Information about payments will be sent in the admission letter.

Miscellaneous

The course is given if a sufficient amount of participants apply. The profile courses are closed during some Jewish holidays and on bank holidays.

Contact

Paideia Folkhögskola

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