In 2010 because of encouragement from others and because of my own desire, I undertook a massive re-edit of the material, shifting its voice and viewpoint from that of an American speaking to other Americans in the heat of a particular battle to the voice of a teacher seeking to articulate the Scriptural framework for other cultures and generations. My “voice” was that of an American baby-boomer speaking the Scriptures on womanhood to other American baby-boomers in the context of the feminist revolution in that time and place. Several editions of the FAW appeared in the 1990s. The Five Aspects of Woman course is my major life-work as a Bible teacher. Not sure if this study is right for you? We invite you to look into our material.įive Aspects of Woman through the Decades Barbara Mouser How does being a relate to this?Īre there additional basics for a woman? (and for a man?) There are basic principles for living the Christian life: living by faith, forgiving, being Christ-like, and so on. Things are messed up in my life–my relationships, my life choices. I also have a longing to be at home, to be a mother. I enjoy thinking, analyzing, planning, and organizing. How do I relate to my husband, to men at work, to my sons? What is my role in my family, my church, my relationships? Is it something specifically created by God? Or is it just a result of the physical differences between man and woman? Is it fundamentally different than masculinity? How so? It gives direction, it brings life and health and peace, and it has principles that apply to questions Like: We believe the Bible speaks clearly and encouragingly to the issues women face. Volume One is the first part of the course, covering the first three aspects in 13 lessons. The course is published in two volumes for the convenience of those using semester time-blocks and to aid students who want a stair-step approach. Student material for the course consists of the Five Aspects of Woman textbook in two volumes. Integration of Bible, theology, and application The benefits to the student include:Ī complete Biblical overview of femininityĪpplications for women in all stages of lifeĪppreciation of God’s design and plan for gender (Looking for a shorter course or book? – consider Seven Principles or The Story of Sex in Scripture) It requires a high personal commitment of 3 to 5 hours weekly to complete the required personal Bible study, lessons with text or audio, class discussion, and personal application. This course is equal in difficulty to two semesters of Bible college coursework. The Five Aspects of Woman (FAW) study course presents a complete Biblical theology of femininity from Genesis all the way through Revelation in 26 lessons.
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