Postgraduate Course: New Dimensions in Jewish Thought (REST11007)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Divinity |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 11 (Postgraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
Religious Studies |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None |
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| Course description |
This course aims to offer insights into a range of historical and intellectual developments of Judaism since the beginning of the Emancipation of the Jews at the end of the 18th century. It introduces some of the most significant Jewish thinkers from the Enlightenment onwards. These figures are then discussed alongside the development of modern and contemporary Jewish movements. Further, the course focuses on issues currently debated in the Jewish communities of different countries. Examples of issues covered include Zionism and Israel, gender and religion, secular and religious identities. |
Entry Requirements
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Course Delivery Information
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
At the conclusion of the course, students should be able to do the following:
1. Outline key developments in modern Judaism.
2. Critically discuss a range of concepts central to the study of modern Jewish history and thought.
3. Evaluate the contributions of a variety of thinkers and movements to contemporary Jewish debate.
4. Competently handle historical, cultural and religious approaches to the study of modern Jewish history and thought. |
Assessment Information
| One 3,000-4,000 word essay on an agreed topic. |
| Please see Visiting Student Prospectus website for Visiting Student Assessment information |
Special Arrangements
| Not entered |
Contacts
| Course organiser |
Dr Hannah Holtschneider
Tel: (0131 6)50 8925
Email: H.Holtschneider@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Ms Karoline Mclean
Tel: (0131 6)50 8952
Email: k.mclean@ed.ac.uk |
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