Genesis

Catalog description

This course is a close critical reading of Genesis, revolving around the themes of freewill and the human condition. By the conclusion of this course, the student will learn: (1) the structure, purposes, and theological outlook of Genesis; (2) the insight into the complexity of being human as well as the enduring dilemmas of soulcraft as reflected in Genesis; and (3) how to teach the book of Genesis to the contemporaries with AJR values (i.e., critical rigor, inclusivity, commitment to the pluralistic, contemporary Jewish and broader communities).