Christine Downing
Christine Downing (born March 21, 1931) is a prominent scholar, educator, and author known for her work in the fields of mythology, religion, depth psychology, and feminist studies. She was the first woman president of the American Academy of Religion and has had a distinguished academic career, including long tenures at San Diego State University and Pacifica Graduate Institute. Her writing is noted for blending rigorous scholarship with personal, biographical reflection.
Awards
['Distinguished Educator Award from the International Forum for Psychoanalytic Education (2018)']
Notable Works
['The Goddess: Mythological Images of the Feminine', 'Myths and Mysteries of Same-Sex Love', "Women's Mysteries: Toward a Poetics of Gender", "Gods in Our Midst: Mythological Images of the Masculine--A Woman's View", 'The Long Journey Home: Re-visioning the Myth of Demeter and Persephone for Our Time']
