Religion 345 - Judaism in the United States

Institution:

Whitman College

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Description:

not offered in 2008-09 Jews first arrived in the United States in the 17th century. The Jewish population in the United States grew rapidly during the 19th century and today Judaism is an important part of the American religious fabric. This course will begin with a survey of the early history of American Judaism and then proceed to a study of the various forms of American Judaism including the Reform, Conservative, Orthodox, Reconstructionist, and Hasidic movements. May involve field trips. Prerequisite: one prior course in religion, or consent of the instructor. Distribution area: humanities.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.whitman.edu

Phone Number:

(509) 527-5111

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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