Course Catalog - 2011-2012

     

RELI 210 - ETHICS IN JUDAISM

Long Title: ETHICS IN JUDAISM
Department: Religion
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Lecture
Credit Hours: 3
Description: What-if anything-is right, good, and just about our intentions and actions? The course surveys urgent questions raised in Jewish philosophy concerning law, morality, and politics. Topics include freedom and frailty, gender and government, emotions and reasons, suffering and hope. Readings in translation ancient, medieval, modern, and contemporary writings. Credit may not be received for both RELI 210 and RELI 330. Equivalency: RELI 330. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for RELI 210 if student has credit for RELI 330.