Religion 242 - Jerusalem,Layer by Layer

Institution:

Dickinson College

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Description:

This course will examine the centrality of Jerusalem in the evolution of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The development and interaction of these religions will be situated within the sweep of the city's history, from the period of the ancient Israelite monarchy to the present. Through the study of monumental structures, archaeological remains, and textual records, Jerusalem's story will be uncovered layer by layer, with special attention given to the social and political dynamics which have shaped its monotheistic communities through the centuries.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.dickinson.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 243-5121

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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