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.
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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: luke.manley@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Mrs Joanne Cannon
Tel: (0131 6)50 8900
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