JWST 1010 Introduction to Jewish Civilization

JWST 1010 Introduction to Jewish Civilization
Introduction to Jewish Civilization
This course will introduce the student to the variety of religious expression and understanding in the Jewish tradition. The focus of the course is the biblical texts and their interpretations which are relevant to Jewish understandings of issues such as creation, revelation, redemption and community. We will also study the social, literary, historical and cultural influences that helped shape the varieties of Jewish traditions throughout the ages.
credit hours: 3