14 episodes
Women and Worldviews Podcast Dr. Katherine Low
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- Religion & Spirituality
Women and Worldviews podcast, hosted by Dr. Katherine Low, professor of religious studies and chaplain, centers on students in a women's college to reveal ways in which young women build meaning for themselves in a religiously pluralistic world.
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Spirituality and Climate Change
With ideas from both Buddhist and Christian worldviews about environmental stewardship, Dr. Low discusses the spirituality of climate change with Robyn, an activist working in Baltimore.
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Mary Magdalene Was Not a Prostitute
Dr. Low clears up cultural confusion about Mary Magdalene with the help from Harriet, who completed her undergraduate thesis on the subject. Pictured here is the painting titled Feast in the House of Simon the Pharisee by Paolo Veronese, which is discussed in this episode. Visit www.katherinelow.com for a list of the gospels' anointing stories.
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Ashley: African American Spirituals
The music of a women's college gospel choir, Anointed Voices of Praise, is featured in this episode alongside graduating senior and music major, Ashley. While offering advice for young African American women entering college, Ashley also answers questions about the powerful imagery of spirituals.
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Spiritual Resolutions
Interviewing students on a busy women's college campus to talk about their worldviews and spiritual resolutions for 2018
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The Star: Empire, Animals, and Biblical Nativity
Biblical scholar, religious studies professor, and a mom, talks about the movie The Star. The biblical accounts are discussed in light of talking animals. The animated film falls short on some elements but it emphasizes well subversive power in the age of empire.
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Universal Children's Day
To honor Universal Children's Day, Dr. Low's eight year old daughter helps explain rights for children while religious and biblical traditions regarding childhood are discussed. See the emoji designed for this episode at www.katherinelow.com/podcast.