RELI475

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RELI475

The Rabbinic Imagination RELI475 SP

Section	Class Size	*Available	Times	POI	Prereq
1	20	14	Times: ...T... 1:10PM-4:00PM;	No	No

*The number of spaces listed as available is based on class seats open for the Blue Add phase of registration. Some seats may be taken in previous phases while others may be held out for subsequent phases of registration. (Last Updated on Tue Aug 10 05:00:21 EDT 1999 )

From ancient to modern times, rabbis have used their imagination to confront the challenges of life as they saw them. This seminar examines literature and material culture for insights into this creative world of thought and action. Topics include the role of utopian government and images of the ancient Temple; readings of received Scripture as keys to ritual and life; and philosophical approaches to rabbinic writings as lenses through which to see changes in Judaism in modern times.

MAJOR READINGS

Brooks, R., SPIRIT OF THE TEN COMMANDMENTS
Jaffee, M., EARLY JUDAISM
Smith, J.Z., IMAGINING RELIGION
Stone, I., READING LEVINAS, READING TALMUD

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Brief discussion preparation essays for class meetings; in-class seminar presentation; final paper.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Unless preregistered students attend the first class meeting or communicate directly with the instructor prior to the first class, they will be dropped from the class list. NOTE: Students must still submit a completed Drop/Add form to the Registrar's Office.

COURSE FORMAT: Discussion Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UG Credit: 1.00 Gen Ed Area & Dept: HA RELI

Prerequisites: None

Section 01: Brooks, R; Times: ...T... 1:10PM- 4:00PM;; Grading Mode: A/F; Registration Preference (1 high to 6 low, 0=Excluded) Sr: 1, Jr: 1, So: 1, Fr: 1; Major Preference Given

Last Updated on MAR-22-1999

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