Judaic Studies/Religion - Maalot Educational Network
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Descriptions and credit recommendations for all evaluated learning experiences
39 hours (13 weeks).
39 hours (13 weeks).
September 2009 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: identify and discuss the foundations of Chabad Chassidus philosophy and the terminology of Chabad philosophy and compare and contrast the Chabad Chassidus philosophy to other Jewish philosophical works.
Major topics are:the structure of Tanya, the basic terminology of Tanya, the Divine Soul, the self and the ways and means of achieving a closer understanding of G-d, self and fellow man. Topics may vary. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion, and textual preparation. Prerequisite: Background knowledge in Jewish Religion and Philosophy.
39 hours (13 weeks).
September 2009 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to articulate Rabbinic views on selected contemporary halachic issues.
Topics covered in the course are general principles of inter-relationships between the sexes, synagogue worship, morality in financial dealings, and ritual purity. Topics may vary. Methods of instruction include lecture, discussion and Textual preparation. Prerequisite: Basic knowledge of fundamental Jewish concepts in Law and Philosophy.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: determine an issue, problem, information gap, or creative endeavor in the field of Jewish Studies; demonstrate proficiency as an independent learner and critical thinker; engage thoughtfully with Jewish texts from a range of time periods and perspectives; demonstrate proficiency analyzing Jewish texts in their original Hebrew (where applicable); apply research and analysis techniques to the explanation and resolution of an information gap, issue, or problem by studying or creating a project in a respective field; design a project based on theory and knowledge from Jewish Studies courses; synthesize research components to produce a comprehensive valid result in a concrete format; reach conclusions through the use of external resources that reflect knowledge; apply all elements of scholarly activity to a written document, utilizing Standard American English and APA or MLA format; present an ethically responsible final project in an academic and professional format as a bridge to future work/employment; and demonstrate a comprehension of diverse perspectives within the field of Jewish studies.
Instruction is based on self-paced study with a monitored format that includes periodic assignments and required completion date. Major topics include: definition and purposes of a Capstone; types of Capstone projects (research paper, creative project, applied project); research components; ethical research; plagiarism; annonotated bibliography; Importance of background reading; crafting a thesis statement; and methodology. Methods of instruction include: required interaction and discussions with instructor, required text, supplemental readings, essay assignments, and homework.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Religious Studies, Bible Studies, History, or Sociology (5/13) (5/18 revalidation).