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Jewish Studies/World Religions360 History of Judaism. (4)This course promotes an understanding and appreciation for the dynamism of Judaism and the Jewish people. It is a survey of the history of the Jewish people and an analysis of the development of Judaism from biblical to modern times. 361 Studies in Jewish Thought. (4)An exploration of Jewish thought from biblical times to the present, unified around three principal foci: God, Torah (Covenant) and the people Israel. 362 Contemporary Jewish Theology. (4)This course explores the theological perspectives of leading contemporary Jewish thinkers, particularly on topics central to traditional Judaism. It compares their view to classical Jewish teachings and it studies the impact of modernity and 20th-century events and movements on their thinking. 363 Religions of the World. (4)A study of religions of the world other than Christianity, including Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and Native American traditions. Using the medium of both modern and traditional story, the course examines how these religions address fundamental human issues such as suffering, evil, the role of the religious exemplar, life after death, the environment, and the interaction of love for the sacred and love for other persons. The relationship of major religions to Christianity is considered. 364 Ethics and World Religions. (4)This course will provide students with an introduction to world religions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam as well as selected indigenous religions. A case method approach in the study of religious ethics will be used. Cases, which reflect real-life situations from around the world, will provide the basis for examining the manner in which various religious traditions address ethical issues. Among the topics to be considered are domestic violence, female circumcision, child labor, insider trading, land reform, organ transplantation, and reproductive technology. 369 Topics in Jewish Studies and World Religions. (4)Course title and description will be listed in the official class schedule. May be repeated for credit.
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