20803241Introduction to Judaism
Course Information
Description
The course will trace the development of Judaism from early antiquity through the present. Beginning with the origins of Rabbinic Judaism roughly 2000 years ago, the course will describe Judaism in the context of other Near Eastern religions of that era, and it will trace how Judaism has changed and remained consistent around the world.
Total Credits
3
Course Competencies
  1. Engage in historical inquiry, research, and analysis of different approaches to Judaism (Global Citizenship).
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    Quiz, Essay

  2. Practice historical empathy with subject matter in the history of Judaism (Global Citizenship).
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    Quiz, Essay

  3. Analyze the complex nature of the development of modern Judaism alongside the histories of Christianity, Islam, and non-Abrahamic religions (Cultural Awareness).
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    Quiz, Essay

  4. Generate significant, open-ended questions about the development of Judaism and devise research strategies to answer them.
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    Quiz, Essay

  5. Craft narratives about the history of Judaism that show changes and continuity in the practice of Judaism over the last three thousand years (Cultural Awareness).
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    Quiz, Essay

  6. Practice historical thinking about the Jewish past as central to understanding Judaism, and the roles of religion more generally, in contemporary societies, especially the United States (Global Citizenship).
    Assessment Strategies
    Quiz, Essay

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