Course Descriptions
Spring Quarter (S18)
Dept/Description | Course No., Title | Instructor |
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GERMAN (S18) | 150 JEWISH LIFE IN GERMANY 800-2018 | LEVINE, G. |
The goal of this course is to explore the long and fascinating relationship between Jews and Germans in | ||
HEBREW (S18) | 50 JEWISH&ISRAEL CULTR | PARKS, M. |
Examination of the rich world of Jewish Mysticism in its historical and modern day contexts and its place in Jewish Tradition and Israeli culture. We will focus on Kabbalah and Chassidism and will note their differences and their interconnections. The original texts of the great Kabbalists and Chassidic Masters will provide our source material throughout the course. Our clear and definite goal will be the demystification of the mystical! Weekly quizzes & assignments, midterm, and final exam. | ||
REL STD (S18) | 130F JEWS AND POWER | KOPSTEIN, J. |
HISTORY (S18) | 130F JEWS AND POWER | KOPSTEIN, J. |
HISTORY (S18) | 16C RELIGIOUS DIALOGUE | MCKENNA, J. |
REL STD (S18) | 5C RELIGIOUS DIALOGUE | MCKENNA, J. |
This course approaches controversial and provocative topics in religion through dialogue, always noting that these topics are never agreed upon and never resolved, so that we must learn to manage the permanent tensions that exist between us all in a multi-religious society. One provocative topic about religion is introduced in a Tuesday lecture, discussed in small groups on Wednesday, and discussed again with the full class in the lecture hall on Thursday. Students must write a one-page single space essay for each Wednesday discussion. And students have to speak to get higher grades.One small research/writing project. Two books. No tests. No prerequisites. |
Courses Offered by the Jewish Studies Minor or other Schools at UCI
Spring Quarter (S18)
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