Studies in Jewish Philosophy: "Duties of the Heart" (PHI398)

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Studies in Jewish Philosophy: "Duties of the Heart" (PHI398)

Course Category:

Philosophy - Maalot Educational Network

Location:

Maalot, Jerusalem, and other authorized locations.

Length:

39 hours (13 weeks).

Dates:

September 2009 - Present.

Instructional delivery format:

Traditional classroom model

Learner Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: identify historical antecedents of the work; identify and describe main philosophical, theological and ethical themes; describe and compare Duties of the Hearts ("Chovot ha-Levavot") with parallel works: The Book of Beliefs and Opinions, The Kuzari and The Guide for the Perplexed; and describe the book's impact on subsequent Jewish philosophical thought.

Instruction:

Selected topics from the following: fundamentals and basic beliefs, the unity of G-d, reflecting on G-d, seven manifestations of the divine wisdom, serving G-d, obeying G-d's directives, trust in G-d, devoting one's acts to G-d alone, humility, repentance, self examination and asceticism and loving G-d. Methods of instruction include lecture and discussion.

Credit recommendation:

In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Religion, Jewish Studies, or Jewish Philosophy (10/10) (8/15 revalidation).

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