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CS92PROD
Jews & Judaism: Race, Religion, Culture

RELI 203
Spring 2020 not offered
Crosslisting: CJST 203
Certificates: Jewish and Israel Studies, Jewish and Israel Studies

What is a Jew? Are Jews white? Must a Jew believe in God? What is at stake when defining someone as a Jew? Using sources ranging from the Hebrew Bible to contemporary films, this course examines various facets of Jewish life, paying special attention to contesting definitions of Jewishness as race, religion, and culture. Building on a chronological discussion of Jewish history, we will ask theoretical questions such as the relation between gender and biblical interpretation, the relevance of religious law in contemporary society, and the challenges of diasporic thinking to national sovereignty.
Credit: 1 Gen Ed Area Dept: SBS RELI
Course Format: DiscussionGrading Mode: Graded
Level: UGRD Prerequisites: None
Fulfills a Requirement for: (CJST-MN)(RELI-MN)(RELI)(STS)

Last Updated on DEC-14-2024
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