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National College Credit Recommendation Service

Board of Regents  |  University of the State of New York

Theological Research Institute, Ltd. (TRI) | Evaluated Learning Experience

Jewish History (303): Formation of the Talmud

Length: 

70 hours. 

Location: 
Various; distance learning format.
Dates: 

December 2019 – Present.

Instructional delivery format: 
Hybrid course/exam
Learner Outcomes: 

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: articulate the historical and cultural backdrop of the Talmud’s development, including the difference between the Mishnah and the Gemara; demonstrate the ability to critically analyze Talmudic texts, recognizing the layers of commentary and legal discussion; compare and contrast the Jerusalem Talmud and the Babylonian Talmud in terms of historical context, content, and significance; assess the Talmud’s impact on Jewish law, ethics, culture, and daily life through successive generations; apply critical thinking to explore how and why the Talmud remains relevant in modern Jewish practices and thought; engage in scholarly debate, taking a position in your writing assignments that showcases an understanding of the Talmud’s complexities and nuances.

Instruction: 

Formation of the Talmud delves into the historical, religious, and cultural aspects surrounding the creation and development of the Talmud. This intermediate-level course is designed to offer students a comprehensive understanding of one of Judaism's most pivotal texts. Through a blend of readings and textual analysis, students will explore the socio-political contexts of the Talmud's formation, its impact on Jewish law, life, and thought, and its relevance in contemporary Jewish communities.

Credit recommendation: 

In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Talmud, Jewish Literature, Judaic Studies, Jewish History, Near Eastern Studies, Philosophy, Hebrew Literature or Religion (12/19) (1/25 revalidation). 

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