Introduction to Judaism

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Major personalities, literary documents, holidays and ceremonies, sects and movements in Judaism from biblical days to the present. The growth of Judaism in the context of world history and in interaction with Christianity and Islam. (TBA) 2133- Biblical Hebrew 2143 3 An introduction to grammar, syntax, and vocabulary of Biblical Hebrew for purposes of translation and exegetical study. A student must take both semesters in order for the courses to count toward the religion major or minor. (TBA) 2163* Moral Issues in Contemporary Culture 3 See PHIL 2163. This course satisfi es the philosophy/ethics requirement of the general education curriculum. (TBA) 2203 Introduction to Islam A general introduction to Islamic faith, history, school of thought, tenets, doctrines, Holy Book, prophetic tradition principles of faith and pillars. (TBA) 2213* Moral and Social Philosophy 3 See PHIL 2213. This course satisfi es the philosophy/ethics requirement of the general education curriculum. (TBA) 2313* Peace and Nonviolence 3 Fulfi lls the philosophy/ethics requirement of the general education curriculum. See PHIL 2313. (TBA) 2413* Environmental Ethics 3 Fulfi lls the philosophy/ethics requirement of the general education curriculum. See PHIL 2413.