GENDER AND CHURCH
DEFINITION OF CHURCH
In some contexts, "church" refers to a
formal organization or religious
institution that governs Christian
worship and doctrine, such as the
Roman Catholic Church or the
Protestant Church. It can be a
building where Christians gather for
religious services, prayer, and
fellowship.
ROLE OF THE
CHURCH AS A
SOCIAL
INSTITUTION
ROLE OF THE CHURCH AS A SOCIAL INSTITUTION
• Spiritual and Moral Guidance
• Community Building and Social Cohesion
• Charitable and Social Services
• Cultural Preservation and Transmission
• Political and Social Advocacy
• Influence on Politics and Governance
• Providing Emotional and Psychological Support
GENDER ROLE
PERSPECTIVES IN
THE CHURCH
GENDER ROLE PERSPECTIVES IN THE CHURCH
• Traditional Gender Roles in the Church
• Women in Ministry: Ordination and Leadership
• Gender Roles and Social Justice
• Theological Perspectives on Gender Equality
• Challenges and Criticisms
CHURCH’S ROLE IN
PROMOTING
GENDER EQUALITY
CHURCH’S ROLE IN PROMOTING GENDER EQUALITY
• Promoting Women’s Leadership
• Challenging Cultural Norms and Gender
Stereotypes
• Addressing Gender-Based Violence
• Educational and Economic Empowerment
• Creating Safe Spaces for Dialogue
GENDER-BASED
INEQUALITY IN THE
CHURCH
GENDER-BASED INEQUALITY IN THE CHURCH
• Women’s Exclusion from Leadership Roles
• Cultural and Institutional Barriers
• Gender-Based Discrimination and Abuse
• Economic Inequality and Gender Roles
• Barriers to Education and Theological Training
• Efforts Toward Change and Reform
GAD IN THE
PHILIPPINE
CHURCHES
GAD IN THE PHILIPPINE CHURCHES
• Historical Context: Gender Inequality in Philippine
Churches
• The Emergence of Gender and Development
(GAD) in Philippine Churches
• GAD Challenges in Philippine Churches
• Moving Forward: The Future of GAD in Philippine
Churches
SUMMARY
THE CHURCH HAS DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE IN TERMS
OF GENDER, FROM GENERATION TODAY AND IN
THE PAST, THE CHURCH IS BASED ON WHAT BIBLE
SAID, SOME CHURCHES ARE NOT CAPABLE OF
ACCEPTANCE ABOUT OTHER GENDER. SOME
CHURCH ARE FOLLOWING BY THEIR TEACHINGS
AND DOCTRINES. WE MUST RESPECT AND BE
UNDERSTANDABLE IN TERMS OF GENDER AND
CHURCH.
GENDER AND CHURCH
LESSON 7
REALLY CORTEZ
VINCE BANDIN
JOSHUA VISITACION
BSIT-2F JOHN BENEDICT PACHECO
KURT CARLO LAURENCIANA
