Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2021

     

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RELI 388 901 (CRN: 23898)

THE PSALMS

Long Title: THE PSALMS
Department: Religion
Instructor: Henze, Matthias
Meeting: 6:30PM - 7:50PM TR (25-JAN-2021 - 30-APR-2021) 
Part of Term: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
Method of Instruction: Online
Credit Hours: 3
Course Syllabus:
Course Materials: Rice Campus Store
 
Restrictions:
Must be enrolled in one of the following Level(s):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 25
Section Enrolled: 19
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 30
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 19
Enrollment data as of: 20-APR-2024 7:42AM
 
Additional Fees: None
 
Final Exam: Take-Home Exam
Final Exam Time:
10-MAY-2021  
2:00PM - 5:00PM M
 
Description: A seminar on biblical poetry. The Psalms have constituted a book of study, devotion, and prayer for Jews and Christians for two millennia. This course explores the psalms’ poetic force, liturgical setting in ancient Israel, theology, and enduring significance today. Counts for the Minor in Jewish Studies. RELI 612: Additional readings and longer paper. Cross-list: RELI 612. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for RELI 388 if student has credit for RELI 612.