SCTR 119 - Law:Judaism,Christian & Islam

Institution:

Santa Clara University

Subject:

Scripture & Tradition

Description:

Examines how experiences and concepts of God within the monotheistic traditions have determined norms of human conduct. Considers the place of "the Written and Oral Torah" in Jerusalem, the diversity of Christian interpretations, and formulations of "the Law" from the time of the New Testament to the present, and the centrality of Sharia, "the Path," in Islam. How law functions both in constructing the identity of a religious community and in shaping that community's encounter with larger society is explored. Prerequisite: Intermediate level course (SCTR 20-99, TESP 20-99, or RSOC 20-99) or another course approved as fulfilling the intermediate level Core requirement in Religious Studies and completion of 88 quarter units.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.scu.edu

Phone Number:

(408) 554-4000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Quarter

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