RELI 2320 - Varieties of Judaism in the Modern World

Institution:

New College of Florida

Subject:

Religion

Description:

This course will consider modern Jewish movements and currents in Jewish thought. We will explore the Jewish religious identities that developed in Europe, America and Israel, including Reform, Orthodox, Conservative, Reconstructionist, Hasidic and others. In addition we will trace Zionism and other explorations of Jewish ethnicity and culture that are not necessarily defined in religious terms. Additional investigations of Jewish philosophy, mysticism, and activism will allow us to pursue overlapping and competing ideas within these various streams.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.ncf.edu

Phone Number:

(941) 487-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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