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HDS 1667a_3667a

Judaism: The Liturgical Year

Jon D. Levenson

Description

An introduction to the Jewish tradition through an examination of its liturgical calendar. To include the ancient Near Eastern affinities and biblical forms of the Jewish holidays; the observance of the holidays in rabbinic law; their characteristic themes as developed in rabbinic non-legal literature; their special biblical readings; the evolution of the holidays over the centuries; and contemporary theological reflection upon them. Emphasis will be placed upon classic texts, with a focus on theological and literary issues. No prerequisite.

Enrollment Limited: No
Open to BTI Students: Yes
Jointly offered through the Faculty of Arts and Sciences as Religion 1212a

Scheduling

Half Course
Expected to be offered: Fall 2011
Course times to be announced.
Location to be announced.

Relationship to Program Requirements

Program Requirement	Area / Category / Art / Designation
MTS Area(s) of Focus	Hebrew Bible/Old Testament Jewish Studies
MDiv Distribution Category/ies	Scriptural Interpretation
MDiv Art(s) of Ministry	Religious Education
ThM, pre-2007 MTS, and pre-2005 MDiv Area	Areas 1 or 3
Language Course Designation(s)	n/a