Undergraduate Course: 'A People Apart'? Explorations in Modern Jewish Thought 3/4 (REST10023)
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 10 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
Home subject area | Religious Studies |
Other subject area | Biblical Studies |
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Taught in Gaelic? | No |
Course description | 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. |
Information for Visiting Students
Pre-requisites | Visiting students should have at least 3 Divinity/Religious Studies courses at grade B or above (or be predicted to obtain this). We will only consider University/College level courses. |
Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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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.
6. Demonstrate an ability to identify key terms and their meanings.
7. Demonstrate good judgement about how to judge the relative importance of items on course bibliographies.
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Assessment Information
1. 2000 word essay (30%)
2. Seminar presentation and participation (10%)
3. Degree examination (60%)
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Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
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Contacts
Course organiser | Dr Jeanne Openshaw
Tel: (0131 6)50 8918
Email: J.Openshaw@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Katrina Munro
Tel: (0131 6)50 8900
Email: Kate.Munro@ed.ac.uk |
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