Center for Academic and Religious Excellence (C.A.R.E.) | Evaluated Learning Experience
JBS 307 Megilas Esther
Center for Academic and Religious Excellence (CARE), Brooklyn, NY
Proficiency examination program administered at the CARE testing center or authorized proctor sites.
September 2016 - Present.
The student will be able to demonstrate proficiency as follows: discuss the spiritual level of the Jews in Persia before, during, and after the period covered in Megilas Esther; analyze the hidden role of Hashem in Jewish history, focusing on the events of Megilas Esther; discuss the qualities of Mordechai and Esther; view the events of Megilas Esther within the script and context of Jewish history; describe the role of the minor characters in the outcome of Megilas Ether; discuss the impact of the events in Megilas Esther on the historical role of the Jewish nation.
In order to prepare for this exam, the students will cover the following topics: the party of King Achashverosh, its purpose and goals vis-à-vis the Jewish people; Vashti’s refusal to appear and consequences of her refusal; the search for a new queen and Esther’s abduction; Bigsan and Seresh’s treason and Mordechai and Esther’s intervention; Haman’s downfall and the victory of the Jews; Mordechai’s rise to power.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 6 semester hours in Bible Studies, Judaic Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (9/16).
