Quote by Carol P. Christ

I first became interested in women and religion when I was one of the few women doing graduate work in Religious Studies at Yale University in the late 1960's.

I first became interested in women and religion when I was o

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This quote, expressed by an anonymous individual, highlights their personal journey of developing an interest in the intersection of women and religion. It dates back to the late 1960s, being a unique time when the speaker was among a small number of women pursuing graduate studies in Religious Studies at Yale University. The quote serves as an introductory statement, explaining the origin of their curiosity about the role and experiences of women within religious contexts.

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