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RELI 612 001 (CRN: 14612)
THE PSALMS
Long Title: THE PSALMS
Department: Religion
Instructor: Henze, Matthias
Meeting: 9:25AM - 10:40AM TR (25-AUG-2025 - 5-DEC-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
Section Max Enrollment: 10
Section Enrolled: 2
Total Cross-list Max Enrollment: 40
Total Cross-list Enrolled: 32
Enrollment data as of: 21-MAY-2026 12:35AM
Final Exam: No Final Exam
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 388. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for RELI 612 if student has credit for RELI 388.