The course introduces the range and complexity of the Bible’s approach(es) to sex and relationships, surveying key texts around issues such as the creation and reproduction of gender norms, sex work, sexual violence, and same sex relationships. The course examines the Bible’s approach to such issues within its original historical milieu and contemporary academic discourse on sexuality, enabling critical reflection on the Bible’s deployment in contemporary discussions. Each weekly class will focus on a particular theme related to human sexuality through multiple lenses, as well as discuss ways of congregational and communal care.