Intensive Study Courses - Mercaz HaTorah

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Mercaz HaTorah

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Descriptions and credit recommendations for all evaluated learning experiences

Talmud 120, 220, or 320 - Yevamoth I (T120, T220, or T320)

Length:

42.5 hours (5 weeks); in addition, 112.5 hours of supervised peer study.

Dates:

August 1993 - Present. (See note under credit recommendations).*

Objectives:

First year students will be able to: discuss the substance and essence of the Talmudic text; apply analytical skills in Talmudic explication; follow the dynamics of Talmudic argumentation leading to Halachic conclusions and resolutions; utilize the major medieval, modern, and contemporary commentaries to comprehend the underlying assumptions and consequences of the legal principles implicit in the text. Second year students and beyond: In addition to the outcomes above, students will be able to analyze abstract legal concepts and formulate abstract legal categories based on the Talmudic text.

Instruction:

Students read and study tractate Yevamoth employing the major standard commentaries. Instruction and peer study involve the aspects of judicial and legal principles of levirate marriage. NOTE: This tractate is studied by all students in a given semester. While the scope of instruction is the same, the depth of study depends upon what year of study the student is in.

Credit recommendation:

First year students: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion; Second year students and beyond: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (4/94) (5/99 revalidation) (7/01 revalidation) (8/08 revalidation) (12/19 revalidation). NOTE: Credit can be awarded for this course and the Survey course of the same title. *NOTE: The credit recommendation for this course is extended to individuals who completed study between August 1992 and July 1993 upon the successful completion of a current examination. The official transcript from Mercaz Hatorah will indicate whether an individual qualified under this special arrangement.

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Talmud 121, 221, or 321 - Yevamoth II (T121, T221, or T321)

Length:

170 hours (20 weeks); in addition, 350 hours of supervised peer study.

Dates:

August 1993 - Present. *

Objectives:

First year students will be able to: discuss the substance and essence of the Talmudic text; apply analytical skills in Talmudic explication; follow the dynamics of Talmudic argumentation leading to Halachic conclusions and resolutions; utilize the major medieval, modern, and contemporary commentaries to comprehend the underlying assumptions and consequences of the legal principles implicit in the text. Second year students and beyond: In addition to the objectives above, analyze abstract legal concepts and formulate abstract legal categories based on the Talmudic text.

Instruction:

Students read and study Tractate Yevamoth employing the major standard commentaries. Instruction and peer study involve the impact of personal status of different classes of women on the laws of levirate marriage. NOTE: This tractate is studied by all students in a given semester. While the scope of instruction is the same, the depth of study depends upon what year of study the student is in.

Credit recommendation:

First year students: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 8 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion; Second year students and beyond: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 8 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (4/94) (5/99 revalidation) (7/01 revalidation) (8/08 revalidation) (12/19 revalidation). NOTE: Credit can be awarded for this course and the Survey course of the same title. *NOTE: The credit recommendation for this course is extended to individuals who completed study between August 1992 and July 1993 upon the successful completion of a current examination. The official transcript from Mercaz Hatorah will indicate whether an individual qualifies under this special arrangement.

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Talmud 137, 237, or 337 - Kidushin III (T137, T237, or T337)

Length:

42.5 hours (5 weeks); in addition, 112.5 hours of supervised peer study.

Dates:

August 2002 - Present.

Objectives:

Instruction:

Students read and study tractate Kidushin employing the major standard commentaries. Instruction and peer study involve nuances of the betrothal dynamic. NOTE: This tractate is studied by all students in a given semester. While the scope of instruction is the same, the depth of study depends upon what year of study the student is in.

Credit recommendation:

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Talmud 138, 238, or 338 - Kidushin IV (T138, T238, or T338)

Length:

170 hours (20 weeks); in addition, 350 hours of supervised peer study.

Dates:

August 2002 - Present.

Objectives:

Instruction:

Students read and study tractate Kidushin employing the major standard commentaries. Instruction and peer study involve three alternative modes of the betrothal process and the dynamics of each. NOTE: This tractate is studied by all students in a given semester. While the scope of instruction is the same, the depth of study depends upon what year of study the student is in.

Credit recommendation:

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Talmud 139, 239, or 339 - Bava Kama I (T139, T239, or T339)

Length:

Version 1 and 2: 42.5 hours (5 weeks); in addition, 112.5 hours of supervised peer study.

Dates:

Version 1: August 1996 - December 2007. Version 2: August 2011 - Present.

Objectives:

Version 1 and 2: First year students will be able to: discuss the substance and essence of the Talmudic text; apply analytical skills in Talmudic explication; follow the dynamics of Talmudic argumentation leading to Halachic conclusions and resolutions; utilize the major medieval, modern, and contemporary commentaries to comprehend the underlying assumptions and consequences of the legal principles implicit in the text. Second year students and beyond: In addition to the objectives above, analyze abstract legal concepts and formulate abstract legal categories based on the Talmudic text.

Instruction:

Version 1 and 2: Students read and study tractate Bava Kama employing the major standard commentaries. Instruction and peer study involve the laws pertaining to torts and damages. NOTE: This tractate is studied by all students in a given semester. While the scope of instruction is the same, the depth of study depends upon what year of study the student is in.

Credit recommendation:

Version 1 and 2: First year students: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion; Second year students and beyond: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (1/97) (5/99 revalidation) (7/01 revalidation) (8/16 revalidation) (7/22 revalidation). NOTE: Credit can be awarded for this course and the Survey course of the same title.

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Talmud 140, 240, or 340 - Bava Kama (T140, T240, or T340)

Also known as Bava Kama II

Length:

170 hours (20 weeks); in addition, 350 hours of supervised peer study.

Dates:

August 1993 - Present. (See note under credit recommendations).*

Objectives:

Instruction:

Students read and study tractate Bava Kama employing the major standard commentaries. Instruction and peer study involve the laws pertaining to torts and damages. NOTE: This tractate is studied by all students in a given semester. While the scope of instruction is the same, the depth of study depends upon what year of study the student is in.

Credit recommendation:

First year students: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 8 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion; Second year students and beyond: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 8 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (4/94) (5/99 revalidation) (7/01 revalidation) (8/08 revalidation) (7/22 revalidation). NOTE: Credit can be awarded for this course and the Survey course of the same title. *NOTE: The credit recommendation for this course is extended to individuals who completed study between August 1991 and July 1993 upon the successful completion of a current examination. The official transcript from Mercaz Hatorah will indicate whether an individual qualifies under this special arrangement.

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Talmud 143, 243, or 343 - Bava Metzia I (T143, T243, or T343)

Length:

42.5 hours (5 weeks); in addition, 112.5 hours of supervised peer study.

Dates:

August 2005 - Present.

Objectives:

Instruction:

Students read and study tractate Bava Metzia employing the major standard commentaries. Instruction and peer study involve the resolution of competing claims of possession and with modes of acquisition of lost objects and claims over bought objects. NOTE: This tractate is studied by all students in a given semester. While the scope of instruction is the same, the depth of study depends upon what year of study the student is in.

Credit recommendation:

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Talmud 144, 244, or 344 - Bava Metzia II (T144, T244, or T344)

Length:

170 hours (20 weeks); in addition, 350 hours of supervised peer study.

Dates:

August 2005 - Present.

Objectives:

Instruction:

Students read and study tractate Bava Metzia employing the major standard commentaries. Instruction and peer study involve the resolution of competing claims of possession and with modes of acquisition of lost objects. NOTE: This tractate is studied by all students in a given semester. While the scope of instruction is the same, the depth of study depends upon what year of study the student is in.

Credit recommendation:

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Talmud 147, 247, or 347 - Bava Batra I (T147, T247, or T347)

Length:

42.5 hours (5 weeks); in addition, 112.5 hours of supervised peer study.

Dates:

August 2001 - Present.

Objectives:

Instruction:

Students read and study tractate Bava Batra employing the major standard commentaries. Instruction and peer study involve the fundamental legal principles of partnerships between neighbors concerning their properties. NOTE: This tractate is studied by all students in a given semester. While the scope of instruction is the same, the depth of study depends upon what year of study the student is in.

Credit recommendation:

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Talmud 150, 250, or 350 - Sukah (T150, T250, or T350)

Length:

110.5 (13 weeks); in addition, 227.5 hours of supervised peer study.

Dates:

August 1993 - Present. (See note under credit recommendations).*

Objectives:

Instruction:

Students read and study tractate Sukah employing the major standard commentaries. Instruction and peer study involve the structure of the Sukkah, its qualifications, restraints, and other requirements. NOTE: This tractate is studied by all students in a given semester. While the scope of instruction is the same, the depth of study depends upon what year of study the student is in.

Credit recommendation:

First year students: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 4 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion; Second year students and beyond: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 4 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (4/94) (5/99 revalidation) (7/01 revalidation) (8/08 revalidation) (12/19 revalidation). NOTE: Credit can be awarded for this course and the Survey course of the same title. *NOTE: The credit recommendation for this course is extended to individuals who completed study between August 1991 and July 1993 upon the successful completion of a current examination. The official transcript from Mercaz Hatorah will indicate whether an individual qualifies under this special arrangement.

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