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RELS 353 - Judaism


Description:
Historical development of Judaism from its beginning to the present. Analysis of beliefs, practices, symbols, and institutions.

Prerequisites:
Prerequisites: RELS 101 or permission of instructor.

Credits: (5)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Describe the origin and development of Judaism.
  • Describe the rituals and beliefs within the different periods and later branches of Judaism, with special attention to the key themes of Scripture and Tradition, Monotheism, Authority, Worship, and Ritual, Ethics, and Religion and Political Order.
  • Verbally and expositorally articulate an understanding of the potential distinction of Judaism in theory and in practice.
  • Verbally articulate the potential distinction in exploring Judaism from an academic versus adherent’s perspective.
  • Develop analytical, reading and writing skills.
Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
4/2/2015



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