For thousands of years women have suffered from the consequences of social prejudice and discrimination in both society and religion.

Our world is still suffering from the consequences.

Yet, in the face of this suffering, there is promise in the fact that women themselves are capable of bringing about positive change. Without a doubt, women's intellect, skills, perspective, experience, and wisdom are sources of hope. Societies and religious communities around the world need the active contribution and leadership of women if they are to meet the challenges of a new, increasingly inter-dependent society and world.

Catherine of Siena Virtual College offers gender studies courses that empower women to unmask the roots of gender discrimination in their personal lives, in society and religion and to acquire the analytical competencies necessary to examine the issues that affect their lives and change the world for the better.

These courses will also enable men to understand the effects of gender disparity and enable to them serve all members of their communities more justly and more effectively.

Catherine of Siena Virtual College reaches out to:

1. Women and men in universities and colleges who have no or limited access to gender studies courses. By enrolling in our courses, they will benefit from the highest quality, international scholarship. In some cases, students will receive academic credit for these gender studies courses in their own institution.

2. Women training for leadership roles in society or religion, such as teachers, politicians, social leaders, etc. who want to study their field, discipline or subject from a gender perspective.

3. Men who are interested in learning how to overcome gender inequity in society and religion and who want to equip themselves for better service to female family members, co-citizens and students.