Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Fall Semester 2014
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RELI 215 001 (CRN: 12687)
MYSTIC CINEMA
Long Title: MYSTIC CINEMA: KABBALAH IN FILM
Department: Religion
Instructor: Ogren, Brian
Meeting: 2:00PM - 4:59PM M (25-AUG-2014 - 5-DEC-2014)
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Method of Instruction: Face to Face
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Section Max Enrollment: 15
Section Enrolled: 5
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 15
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 15
Waitlisted: 0 (Max 198)
Current members of the waitlist have priority for available seats.
Enrollment data as of: 3-MAY-2024 1:22AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Description: This course explores uses by the film industry of ideas drawn from Jewish mysticism. We will examine themes such as monsters, spirits, numerology and the paranormal, as portrayed in classic film and through to contemporary Hollywood. Emphasis will be placed on the medieval textual and folkloric traditions behind such portrayals. Credit may not be received for both (RELI 215/FILM215) and (RELI 114/FILM 114/FSEM 141). Cross-list: FILM 215. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for RELI 215 if student has credit for FILM 114/FSEM 141/RELI 114.