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Foundations of Moral Behavior II (ETH 202)

Formerly Foundations of Moral Behavior II (Ethics 202)
Formerly Foundations of Moral Behavior II (Ethics 350)
Course Category: 
Rechtschaffen Institute of Judaic Studies - Philosophy
Length: 

Varies; self-study format.  

Location: 
Various; distance learning format.
Dates: 

Version 1: October 2010 - February 2016. Version 2: March 2016 -Present.

Instructional delivery format: 
Online/distance learning
Hybrid course/exam
Learner Outcomes: 

Version 1 and 2: Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: demonstrate in-depth understanding of Jewish ethics as presented in the Mishna of Pirkei Avos and its commentaries; explain how ethical behavior is derived from the words of the sages; analyze the axioms of the sages; explain underlying premises that build the foundation of the Jewish ethical system; identify the sources that the sages base their axioms; and apply those axioms to practical situations.

Instruction: 

Version 1 and 2: The Ethics 202 final examination assesses students' knowledge of the major theories of Jewish ethical behavior, their sources, underlying premises; and how those theories are applied to Jewish law and practice. Specific topics include: performance of the commandments, guarding the commandments; giving rebuke, the meaning of "good" and "evil," morality and justice, acts of kindness and charity, repentance, and other topics.

Credit recommendation: 

Version 1: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Ethics or Philosophy (2/11). Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 4 semester hours in Ethics or Philosophy (3/16 revalidation) (8/21 revalidation).

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