Thia Cooper
Faculty
Professor Cooper teaches in the area of Religion, Culture, and Society. Her teaching and research interests include liberation theologies, feminist theologies, queer theologies, theology and development, non-western Christianities, and religion in Latin America, particularly Brazil.
Her recent publications include: Queer and Indecent: An Introduction to the Theology of Marcella Althaus-Reid (2021, SCM Press), A Theology of International Development (2020, Routledge), and A Christian Guide to Liberating Desire, Sex, Partnership, Work and Reproduction (2018, Palgrave). She regularly publishes and speaks on a variety of areas within liberation theology. At Gustavus since 2005.
Education
A.B. Brown University, 1996; MSc School of Oriental and African Studies, London, 1997; M.Th. & Ph.D. University of Edinburgh, Scotland, 1999 & 2005
Areas of Expertise
liberationist theologies, feminist theologies, queer theologies, and non-western Christianities
Interests
Fantasy baseball, huskies, growing fruit and vegetables, and reading long novels
Courses Taught
REL-200 (Sources and Methods) and REL-393 (Sex/Race/Money/God)
| Synonym | Title | Times Taught | Terms Taught |
|---|---|---|---|
| REL-123 | Faith, Religion, and Culture | 16 | 2022/SP, 2014/SP, 2013/SP, 2010/FA, 2010/SP, 2008/FA, 2007/FA, 2007/SP, 2006/FA, 2006/SP, and 2005/FA |
| REL-273 | Latin Amer Rel and Pol | 8 | 2019/FA, 2018/SP, 2015/SP, 2013/SP, 2011/SP, 2009/SP, 2008/SP, and 2007/SP |
| FTS-100 | FTS:Why Multi Matters | 7 | 2022/FA, 2020/FA, 2016/FA, 2014/FA, 2009/FA, 2007/FA, and 2006/FA |
| REL-399 | Senior Thesis | 7 | 2020/SP, 2017/SP, 2016/SP, 2013/SP, 2012/FA, 2011/SP, and 2009/SP |
| REL-383 | Liberation Struggles | 6 | 2022/SP, 2020/SP, 2018/SP, 2016/SP, 2014/SP, and 2010/SP |
| NDL-210 | Community Action | 6 | 2015/JN, 2013/JN, 2011/JN, 2010/JN, 2009/JN, and 2008/JN |
| REL-200 | Sources and Methods | 5 | 2022/SP, 2021/SP, 2019/FA, 2016/FA, and 2015/FA |
| GWS-260 | Global Feminisms | 5 | 2021/SP, 2020/SP, 2017/FA, 2015/FA, and 2013/FA |
| REL-244 | ST:Global Christians | 4 | 2018/SP, 2008/FA, 2007/FA, and 2006/SP |
| LAS-399 | LALACS Senior Capstone | 3 | 2020/SP, 2015/SP, and 2014/SP |
| REL-299 | Sources and Methods | 3 | 2014/FA, 2011/SP, and 2010/FA |
| REL-344 | ST:Sex, Race, Money | 3 | 2014/FA, 2012/FA, and 2008/SP |
| REL-293 | God and Globalization | 2 | 2013/FA and 2009/FA |
| REL-212 | Christian Theologies | 1 | 2022/FA |
| PCS-211 | Introduction to Peace Studies | 1 | 2021/SP |
| REL-237 | Global Christianities | 1 | 2021/JN |
| REL-393 | Sex/Race/Money/God | 1 | 2020/FA |
| NDL-244 | ST:Global/Local | 1 | 2011/SP |