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'A People Apart'? Explorations in Modern Jewish Thought 3/4 (U03411)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : DIV-3-DIV-3-MJT

This course considers different aspects of Jewish Thought and Culture. An historical overview of modern Jewish Thought is presented, including an in-depth study of selected Jewish thinkers of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries and the issues they have raised for understanding contemporary Judaism.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Religion 2A, Religion 2B or Judaism 2 or consent of course manager

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Religious Studies, (School of Divinity, Schedule B)

Other subject areas

Biblical Studies, (School of Divinity, Schedule B)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Semester 2 (Blocks 3-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 11 weeks

First Class Information

Date	Start	End	Room	Area	Additional Information
08/01/2008	11:10	13:00

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Tuesday	11:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

1. Outline key developments in modern Judaism.
2. Describe a range of those concepts central to modern Jewish thought.
3. Evaluate the contributions of a variety of thinkers and movements to contemporary Jewish debate.
4. Discuss recent approaches to key issues of contemporary importance in Jewish life.
5. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the concepts used in discussions of the relationship between Jewish thought and history.