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  • REL 0065: Introduction Yiddish Culture

    3.00 Credits
    Tufts University

    (Cross-listed as Judaic Studies 65). From the shtetl to suburbia, a survey of the development of Yiddishkeit in Eastern Europe from the Middle Ages to the present, with emphasis on language, literature, culture, transition to America, Jewish-American literature. Readings include Sholom Aleichem, I. B. Singer, Malamud, Bellow, Roth, and others. Meaning of modern revival of ethnicity, ethnic chauvinism, stress on universal cultural patterns and similarities of ethnic experience. Fall. This course meets the following distribution requirements: Please note: If more than one distribution area is listed, the course can be used to satisfy ONE area only. Humanities This course meets the following culture options: Judaic Culture
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  • REL 0068: Martin Luther The Man And His Era

    3.00 Credits
    Tufts University

    (Cross-listed as German 68 and History 153.) Survey of German theater from the period of Enlightenment to the present; theater in the context of social and political developments. The course will analyze concepts of theater/drama by German speaking writers, the political/social function they assigned to theater, and the role of theater in current cultural politics. This course meets the following distribution requirements: Please note: If more than one distribution area is listed, the course can be used to satisfy ONE area only. Humanities Social Sciences This course meets the following culture options: Germanic Culture
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  • REL 0072: Contemporary Arts And Religion

    3.00 Credits
    Tufts University

    Critical examination of selected examples of contemporary arts in the light of their significance for religion. This course meets the following distribution requirements: Please note: If more than one distribution area is listed, the course can be used to satisfy ONE area only. Humanities
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  • REL 0073: Aspects of The Sephardic Tradition

    3.00 Credits
    Tufts University

    (Cross-listed as Judaic Studies 73.) Introduction to the history and culture of the Sephardic Jews. The life and fortunes of the Sephardim in Spain and Portugal, their contributions to the exploration, settlement, and development of America, their folklore, and present attempts to preserve and promote their heritage will be considered. Focus on prominent and interesting Sephardic personalities from diverse countries and times, such as Maimonides, Dona Gracia Nasi, Judah Touro, Haim Isaac Carigal, and Elias Canetti. Fall. This course meets the following distribution requirements: Please note: If more than one distribution area is listed, the course can be used to satisfy ONE area only. Humanities This course meets the following culture options: Hispanic Culture Judaic Culture This course is offered during the following semesters: Fall Semester
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  • REL 0078: Jewish Women

    3.00 Credits
    Tufts University

    (Cross-listed as Judaic Studies 78.) Images, experiences, and accomplishments of Jewish women in life, literature, and tradition from Biblical times to the present. Focus on individual women from various times and cultures; discussion of basic issues, present conditions, and prospects. This course meets the following distribution requirements: Please note: If more than one distribution area is listed, the course can be used to satisfy ONE area only. Humanities This course meets the following culture options: Judaic Culture This course is offered during the following semesters: Spring Semester
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  • REL 0084: Sources Jewish Tradition

    3.00 Credits
    Tufts University

    (Cross-listed as Judaic Studies 84.) The major classics of Jewish literature, from the Bible to the twentieth century, including the Haggadah, the Talmud, Midrash, Halevi's Kuzari, Maimonides' Guide of the Perplexed, and the Zohar. An attempt will be made to understand these works in their social and cultural settings, and to evaluate how and why they were considered important. All texts read in English. This course meets the following distribution requirements: Please note: If more than one distribution area is listed, the course can be used to satisfy ONE area only. Humanities This course meets the following culture options: Judaic Culture This course is offered during the following semesters: Fall Semester
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  • REL 0085: Byzantines And Their World

    3.00 Credits
    Tufts University

    Byzantines and Their World. Please see departmental website for specific details. This course meets the following distribution requirements: Please note: If more than one distribution area is listed, the course can be used to satisfy ONE area only. Humanities This course is offered during the following semesters: Fall Semester
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  • REL 0091: Messiahs & Sects Judaism

    3.00 Credits
    Tufts University

    Please see departmental website for details. This course meets the following distribution requirements: Please note: If more than one distribution area is listed, the course can be used to satisfy ONE area only. Humanities This course is offered during the following semesters: Fall Semester Spring Semester
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  • REL 0096: Introduction to The Talmud

    3.00 Credits
    Tufts University

    (Cross-listed as Judaic Studies 96.) Selected passages from the Talmud and rabbinic literature, Mishna, Gemara, Commentaries. Relevance to contemporary moral and ethical issues. All texts in English. This course meets the following distribution requirements: Please note: If more than one distribution area is listed, the course can be used to satisfy ONE area only. Humanities This course meets the World Civilization Requirement This course meets the following culture options: Judaic Culture This course is offered during the following semesters: Fall Semester
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  • REL 0098: Music And Prayer in The Jewish Tradition

    3.00 Credits
    Tufts University

    (Cross-listed as Music 54.) The role and function of music in Jewish worship and cultural identity. Focus on the Kabbalat Shabbat. Topics to include participation vs. performance in worship, music and historical authenticity in prayer, music and religious experience, and the invention and presentation of tradition. Liturgical music and dual culturalism in the American Jewish community. This course meets the following distribution requirements: Please note: If more than one distribution area is listed, the course can be used to satisfy ONE area only. Arts Humanities This course meets the following culture options: Judaic Culture This course is offered during the following semesters: Spring Semester
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