The Psalms That Clergy Use

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Psalms are an important tool for the clergy. In addition to the role they play in the liturgy, psalms also set the tone and the theological context of many life cycle events. No less important, the deep emotional expression of the psalms have moved the minds and the souls of Jews for millennia. They have been a source of comfort and strength and great spiritual aspiration. In this class, students will explore a wide variety of the psalms which find their way into the regular work of the clergy. We will learn with a focus on how to best understand and communicate the messages of the psalms to others. We will also have a deep concern for how the psalms enable our own spiritual and theological growth.