RELI 201
Spring 2018 not offered
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| Crosslisting:
MDST 203, CJST 244 |
| Certificates: Jewish and Israel Studies, Middle Eastern Studies |
| Course Cluster: Christianity Studies |
The Hebrew Bible is one of the most influential texts in the world. From antiquity to the present, it has served as a source of philosophical, literary, and artistic reflection. It is a fascinating document, combining narrative, poetry, law, prophetic proclamations, and puzzling parables. What kind of book is the Hebrew Bible? Who wrote it and why? How do we approach such a text across the distance of time? Through a systematic reading of the Hebrew Bible, we will place it in a historical context and learn to appreciate it as a core text of Judaism. Special attention will be given to the broader questions raised by the text: Is obedience to authority always justified? Why do good people suffer unjustly? What gender is God? In answering these and other questions, you will gain an understanding of the ways contesting interpretations make authoritative claims. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA RELI |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Graded |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (CEAS-Phil/Reli)(CJST-MN)(MDST-MN)(MDST)(MDST-Art/Arch)(MDST-History)(MDST-Lang/Lit)(MDST-Phil/Reli)(MEST-MN)(RELI-MN)(RELI)(STS) |
Major Readings:
TBD
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Examinations and Assignments:
TBD |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course satisfied the "Historical Traditions" requirement for the Religion major. |
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