Center for Academic and Religious Excellence (C.A.R.E.) | Evaluated Learning Experience
PHL 301 Prayer I and II
Varies.
June 2015 - Present.
Upon successful completion of the examination, students will be able to demonstrate proficiency as follows: demonstrate familiarity with the Artscroll commentary on the Morning Prayers (Shacharis); explore the content and the power of prayer; identify how to make proper requests of G-d in prayer; focus on the meaning and proper pronunciation of words; build a relationship with G-d through prayer; pray with concentration and focus; and pray in a physically appropriate manner vis-à-vis position, posture, and time; define ways to maximize serenity, focus, and spiritual connection while praying.
In order to prepare for this examination, students study the following topics: successful prayer; preparation for prayer; maximizing time while praying; developing the proper attitude toward prayer; specific requests while praying; the essence and purpose of the morning blessings; the connections between various prayers – ie. Boruch She’amar and Yishtabach; and the purpose of each of the Blessings of Shemoneh Esrei; miscellaneous additional blessings.
In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 6 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Religious Studies, or Philosophy (6/15) (4/21 revalidation).
