Legacy Course Catalog
POL 349 - Intro To Jewish Studies
| Effectivity: | 08/27/2001 - Fall 2007 *** @ Purdue Calumet Traditional |
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| Credits: | 3 |
| Instructional Types: | Lec |
| Usually Offered: | fal spr sum |
| Short Title: | Intro Jewish Studies |
| Description: | (HIST 349 and IDIS 330) An interdisciplinary seminar touching on many aspects of the Jewish experience, from biblical times to the present. The course introduces students to aspects of the rich and multi-faceted history, literature, theology, and culture of Jews and Judaism from antiquity to the present: from the ancient Near East to Europe, America and back to the modern Near East. The course begins with an examination of basic concepts of Judaism, such as God, Torah, People, Land, and Identity. It involves concepts from Jewish historical, theological, and literary roots from the formation of ancient Israel to contemporary Israel and Jewish-American Culture. |
| Department: | History And Political Science |
| Credit By Exam: | NO |
| Repeatable Flag: | NO |
| Temporary Flag: | NO |
| Full Time Privilege Flag: | NO |
| Honors Flag: | NO |
| Variable Title Flag: | NO |
Fall 2007 *** indicates the course was still an active course and was transferred to the Banner Catalog effective Spring 2008. This course was not expired Fall 2007.
