How will these resources help you?

While some may argue that female leadership within faith traditions is a modern phenomenon and therefore unscriptural, this list introduces three women who do not share this view. The three case studies challenge the view that women cannot be leaders within their traditions. The women have each faced criticism that they are not representing the mainstream or ‘correct’ interpretation of their faith. Their views are not necessarily accepted by the majority, but they stand as women who do not see female leadership and their faith as in opposition to each other. These resources aim to help students explore themes of the role of women in faith, as well as how religious texts are interpreted in contemporary times.