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Introduction to Judaism (Lecture, 4pts)
HBRJD-UA. 102
Prof. Alex Jassen
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00am – 2:00pm

Location TBA
Description: Examines Judaism—its history, beliefs, traditions, and ritual practices—as a living religion from its roots in the biblical, intertestamental, rabbinic, and medieval periods to the modern world. Treats the seminal role of the Bible and rabbinic writings in Judaism and their interpretations and applications over the centuries. Highlights continuity, discontinuity, and the evolution of religious tradition.
Same as RELST-UA.102.

Last year's syllabus can be found through this link.

Varieties of Mystical Experience (Lecture, 4pts)
HBRJD-UA. 240
Prof. Elisha Russ-Fishbane
Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 10:00am – 2:00pm

Location TBA
Description: Mysticism occupies a central place in the study of religion as a lived and transcendental experience. Key approaches to the study of mysticism from the lens of comparative religion, religious theory, and neuroscience. It exposes students to classic mystical texts in the monotheistic traditions of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Same as RELST-UA.240.

 

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