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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
A description and investigation of the major forms of Jewish tradition in the modern world, with attention to their historical development and cultural dimensions.
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3.00 Credits
This course provides a background of narrative and theory regarding the annihilation of Jews in Europe between 1933 and 1945, then examines works of literature, film and visual art connected with the Holocaust. Discussion centers on three questions: first, what elements in Western culture made the Holocaust possible? Second, what can the arts offer those attempting to live in awareness of that event? And third, to what extent are the cultural factors that contributed to the Holocaust still active today?
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3.00 Credits
A study of selected fiction, poetry and drama depicting the human experience of the Holocaust, 1933 - 1945, and its continuing significance. The central question to be examined in the course is this: How can genocide, the ultimate atrocity, be transformed into art?
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3.00 Credits
While establishing a framework for understanding world religions, ethical theories, and the medium of film, the first part of the course will examine how the stories and myths of the world's religious traditions have been expressed in documentary and feature-length films. The second half investigates how film influences our view of the world and our understanding of ethical behavior in the public and private spheres.
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3.00 Credits
This seminar examines the dynamics of the Middle East conflict with a specific emphasis on the Israeli-Palestinian component. Included are analytical assessments of the impact of religion and the role of various US-based advocacies on the Peace Process. In addition, discussions will include historical, regional, economic, social and security analyses of the issues involved. Students will have the opportunity to reflect upon and develop concrete strategies for effective peacemaking
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3.00 Credits
This course provides an opportunity for students to understand the impact of covert dynamics on the exercise of ethical authority in-group and organizational settings. Through the use of both an ongoing human relations group and discussion seminar format, students focus on how leadership can help or hinder the development of positive stable, communities and organizations. This course includes an analytical reflection on the college's mission to educate "ethically and sociallyresponsible leaders."
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3.00 Credits
This course will examine the clash of cultures resulting from the coming of American missionaries to China in the 19th and 20th centuries. Attention will be given to the differences between Christianity and Chinese religions, the role played by western imperialism in giving missionaries access to China, and the particular relationship between Chinese women and American women missionaries. ( Spring '09)
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3.00 Credits
After an introduction to change strategy around diverse social justice and religious 'causes,' students select a project around a cause and develop a grant proposal for funding of the project. Students also explore the theoretical and ethical dimensions of leadership, social entrepreneurship, and venture philanthropy. A research paper on the history and social background of the cause selected is included in the grant proposal. Students present their final project proposals to a funding board and implement their projects the following semester, if funded.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the position of women in Jewish, Roman Catholic, and Protestant traditions, with attention to the challenges of those traditions posed by extraordinary women of the past and by modern feminists
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the complex interplay between race, religion and culture in a variety of contexts in the Western hemisphere. It includes an examination of the impact of racism and sexism on religious practice.
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