Subject: JDST

Term: Fall 2016

JDST 101: Jews and Judaism (100/11232)

MW 12:45-02:00 PM Aug 29-Dec 09

Geller, J

This course provides an introduction to Jewish religion, culture, history, and life. It does not presuppose any previous study of Judaism or experience with Judaism, and it prepares students for additional coursework in Judaic studies, Jewish history, or religious studies with an emphasis on Judaism. Required for the minor in Judaic Studies. Offered as JDST 101 and RLGN 213.

JDST 220: Jewish Traditional Art and Architecture (100/11195)

TR 10:00-11:15 AM Aug 29-Dec 09

Neulander, J

Tradition and transformation in Jewish artistic expression over time and across space. Course will begin with biblical period and continue down to the present day in Israel and America. Examination of how concepts such as "Jewish" and "art" undergo change within the Jewish community over this period. Offered as ARTH 220 and JDST 220.

JDST 268: Women in the Bible: Ethnographic Approaches to Rite and Ritual, Story, Song, and Art (100/11197)

TR 01:00-02:15 PM Aug 29-Dec 09

Neulander, J

Examination of women in Jewish and Christian Biblical texts, along with their Jewish, Christian (and occasionally Muslim) interpretations. Discussion of how these traditions have shaped images of, and attitudes toward, women in western civilization. Offered as RLGN 268, WGST 268, and JDST 268.