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Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2025
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MLSC 612 001 (CRN: 26388)
THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS
Long Title: THE DEAD SEA SCROLLS
Department: School of Continuing Studies
Instructor: Henze, Matthias
Meeting: 6:00PM - 9:00PM T (13-JAN-2025 - 25-APR-2025)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Graduate
Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s):
Liberal Studies
Section Max Enrollment: 0 (permission required) Department Permission Required
Section Enrolled: 12
Enrollment data as of: 26-DEC-2024 8:23PM
Final Exam: GR Course-Dept Schedules Exam
Description: The discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls a little over a half a century ago in the Judean desert has been celebrated as the most significant manuscript discovery of the 20th century. Students will study the fascinating history of the discovery and publication of the Scrolls. They will read the most important Scrolls, learn about the beliefs and practices of the Jewish group that authored them and discuss what can be learned from the Scrolls about the nature of Early Judaism and the origins of Christianity.