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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Jewish marriage and inheritance law. A survey of the legal obligations an individual owes, and the privileges he or she receives from being a member of a family. 3 points
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The sources and historical development of Jewish holidays. An attempt to trace historically how the holidays took on their present form and, when feasible, to emphasize the different modes of observances among different groups. 3 points
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3.00 Credits
Survey of Jewish liturgy from the Bible to modern times, with occasional forays into Dead Sea prayer. Philosophy and theology for prayer considered, and when possible, the social message is emphasized. 3 points
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3.00 Credits
This course is devoted to a close reading of a classic work of Jewish literature, Pirkei Avot, Ethics of the fathers, in English. Pirkei Avot, a collection of teachings attributed to various sages of the classical period of Rabbinic JUdaism, stands as one of the most studied texts among observant Jews. It affords an excellent introduction to Judaism as a religion and culture. - Jonathan Schorsch 3 points
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Examines the relationship between Jewish women and religion that is both theirs and not theirs. Explores matters of low, ritual, practice, communal status, (re)reading of ancient texts, lived experiences. General Education Requirement: Reason and Value (REA). 3 points
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Exploration of some of the major statements of Jewish thought and identity from the 19th century into the 21st. 3 points
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Survey of American religion from the Civil War to the present, with the emphasis on the ways religion has shaped American history, culture, identity. - R. Balmer General Education Requirement: Cultures in Comparison (CUL). General Education Requirement: Historical Studies (HIS). 3 points
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3.00 Credits
Survey of American religion from the Civil War to the present, with an emphasis on the ways religion has shaped American history, culture, and identity. - R. Balmer General Education Requirement: Cultures in Comparison (CUL). General Education Requirement: Historical Studies (HIS). 3 points
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This course will use the city to address and investigate a number of central concepts in the study of religion, including ritual, community, worldview, conflict, tradition, and discourse. We will explore together what we can learn about religions by focusing on place, location, and context. - Courtney Bender 3 points
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Exploration of relationships between religion and popular film with particular attention to the way religious narratives and symbols in film uphold and critique norms of race, class and gender in the formation of American societal institutions (political structures, economy, family and community organization). 3 points
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