Course Schedule and Catalog
Course Schedule - Spring Semester 2023
RELI 388 001 (CRN: 24320)
THE PSALMS
Long Title: THE PSALMS
Department: Religion
Instructor: Henze, Matthias
Meeting: 2:30PM - 3:45PM TR RZR 304 (9-JAN-2023 - 21-APR-2023)
Session: Full Term
Grade Mode: Standard Letter
Course Type: Seminar
Language of Instruction: Taught in English
Distribution Group: Distribution Group I
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):
Undergraduate Professional
Visiting Undergraduate
Undergraduate
Section Max Enrollment: 19
Section Enrolled: 8
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 19
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 8
Enrollment data as of: 5-JUN-2023 1:05PM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
Final Exam Time:
1-MAY-2023
2:00PM - 5:00PM M TBA TBA
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.