JUS160D1
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JUS160D1 - Introduction to Jewish Thought and Culture
Course Description
This course explores Jewish thought and culture, religious ideas and practices through multidisciplinary perspectives including biblical studies and rabbinics, theology, philosophy, history, law and medical ethics. Students learn foundational concepts of Judaism and apply them to larger philosophical questions about the evolution of religion and morality in today's world. What are Jewish understandings of virtue, of man's status, role and responsibility to the earth? What are the attributes and nature of God in Judaism and how do they differ from Christianity and Islam? How did Jewish notions of politics, social contract, and the covenant impact the structure and nature of the United States? How does Judaism view abortion, organ transplantation and genetic engineering?
Min Units
3
Max Units
3
Repeatable for Credit
No
Grading Basis
GRD - Regular Grades A, B, C, D, E
Career
Undergraduate
Course Attributes
CE - CL (Cross Listed), GE - T1-TRAD (Tier 1 Traditions and Cultures), GEED - BC (Gen Ed: Building Connections)
Enrollment Requirements
015885
Course Requisites
Cross Listed Courses
May be convened with
Component
Discussion
Optional Component
Yes
Component
Lecture
Optional Component
No
Typically Offered Main Campus
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Typically Offered Distance Campus
Not Offered
Typically Offered Online Campus
Not Offered
Typically Offered Phoenix Campus
Not Offered
Typically Offered Sierra Vista Campus
Not Offered
Typically Offered Community Campus
Not Offered