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National College Credit Recommendation Service

Board of Regents  |  University of the State of New York

Sabbath Laws - Torah Accreditation Liaison

Descriptions and credit recommendations for all evaluated learning experiences

Length:

Varies; offered as a proficiency examination or self-study format.

Dates:
December 2010 - Present.
Objectives:

Students are required to display a basic knowledge of the basic concepts governing the Sabbath Laws and provide an overview of the 39 malachos and the elements that define the concept of malacha, as recorded in halachik literature.

Instruction:

Proficiency exam: The examination is intended to measure a body of knowledge that candidates have acquired through prior learning experiences. Self-Study Format: Students are expected to master recommended readings and study guide materials. Students are expected to be broadly familiar with the aspects of Sabbath malacha, their reasoning and major themes. The course focuses on the conceptual underpinnings and an overview of the 39 malachos.

Credit recommendation:

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 1 semester hour in Judaic Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (12/10) (3/17 revalidation) (3/22 revalidation).

Length:

Varies; offered as a proficiency examination or self-study format.

Dates:
December 2010 - Present.
Objectives:

Students are required to display a conceptual and practical knowledge of the Sabbath Laws of choresh, zoreah, kotser, miamer, dash and zoreh as recorded in halachik literature and explain the guiding principles of the laws in order to know how the principles necessitate the details of the law.

Instruction:

Proficiency exam: The examination is intended to measure a body of knowledge that candidates have acquired through prior learning experiences. Self-Study Format: Students are expected to master recommended readings and study guide materials. Students are expected to be familiar with the avos and toldos of each of the malachos. The course focuses on the conceptual underpinnings and practical applications of each of the malachos.

Credit recommendation:

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (12/10) (3/17 revalidation) (3/22 revalidation).

Length:

Varies; offered as a proficiency examination or self-study format.

Dates:
December 2010 - Present.
Objectives:

Students are required to display a conceptual and practical knowledge of the Sabbath Laws of borer, tochen, miraked, and lash as recorded in halachik literature; understand the guiding principles of the laws in order to know how the principles necessitate the details of the law.

Instruction:

Proficiency exam: The examination is intended to measure a body of knowledge that candidates have acquired through prior learning experiences. Self-Study Format: Students are expected to master recommended readings and study guide materials. Students are expected to be familiar with the avos and toldos of each of the malachos. The course focuses on the conceptual underpinnings and practical applications of each of the malachos.

Credit recommendation:

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (12/10) (3/17 revalidation) (3/22 revalidation).

Length:

Varies; offered as a proficiency examination or self-study format.

Dates:
December 2010 - Present.
Objectives:

Students are required to display a conceptual and practical knowledge of the Sabbath Laws of bishul as recorded in halachik literature and discuss the guiding principles of the laws in order to know how the principles necessitate the details of the law.

Instruction:

Proficiency exam: The examination is intended to measure a body of knowledge that candidates have acquired through prior learning experiences. Self-Study Format: Students are expected to master recommended readings and study guide materials. Students are expected to be familiar with the avos and toldos of the malacha. The course focuses on the conceptual underpinnings and practical applications of the malacha.

Credit recommendation:

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (12/10) (3/17 revalidation) (3/22 revalidation). 

Length:

Varies; offered as a proficiency examination or self-study format.

Dates:
December 2010 - Present.
Objectives:

Students are required to display a conceptual and practical knowledge of the Sabbath Laws of gozez, milaben, minapetz, tsovea, toveh, maisach, batei nirin, oreg and potsaya as recorded in halachik literature and discuss the guiding principles of the laws in order to know how the principles necessitate the details of the law.

Instruction:

Proficiency exam: The examination is intended to measure a body of knowledge that candidates have acquired through prior learning experiences. Self-Study Format: Students are expected to master recommended readings and study guide materials. Students are expected to be familiar with the avos and toldos of each of the malachos. The course focuses on the conceptual underpinnings and practical applications of each of the malachos.

Credit recommendation:

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (12/10) (3/17 revalidation) (3/22 revalidation). 

Length:

Varies; offered as a proficiency examination or self-study format.  

Dates:
December 2010 - Present.
Objectives:

Students are required to display a conceptual and practical knowledge of the Sabbath Laws of kosher, matir, tofer, korea and tsad as recorded in halachik literature and discuss the guiding principles of the laws in order to know how the principles necessitate the details of the law.

Instruction:

Proficiency exam: The examination is intended to measure a body of knowledge that candidates have acquired through prior learning experiences.  Self-Study Format: Students are expected to master recommended readings and study guide materials. Students are expected to be familiar with the avos and toldos of each of the malachos. The course focuses on the conceptual underpinnings and practical applications of each of the malachos.

Credit recommendation:

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (12/10) (3/17 revalidation) (3/22 revalidation). 

Length:

Varies; offered as a proficiency examination or self-study format.  

Dates:
December 2010 - Present.
Objectives:

Students are required to display a conceptual and practical knowledge of the Sabbath Laws of shochet, miabed, mishartet, mimachek, kosev and mochek as recorded in halachik literature and discuss the guiding principles of the laws in order to know how the principles necessitate the details of the law.

Instruction:

Proficiency exam: The examination is intended to measure a body of knowledge that candidates have acquired through prior learning experiences. Self-Study Format: Students are expected to master recommended readings and study guide materials. Students are expected to be familiar with the avos and toldos of each of the malachos. The course focuses on the conceptual underpinnings and practical applications of each of the malachos.

Credit recommendation:

In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 2 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (12/10) (3/17 revalidation) (3/22 revalidation). 

Length:

Varies; offered as a proficiency examination or self-study format.  

Dates:
December 2010 - Present.
Objectives:

Students are required to display a conceptual and practical knowledge of the Sabbath Laws of boneh, soser, mavir, michabeh and makeh bipatish as recorded in halachik literature and discuss the guiding principles of the laws in order to know how the principles necessitate the details of the law.

Instruction:

Proficiency exam: The examination is intended to measure a body of knowledge that candidates have acquired through prior learning experiences. Self-Study Format: Students are expected to master recommended readings and study guide materials. Students are expected to be familiar with the avos and toldos of each of the malachos. The course focuses on the conceptual underpinnings and practical applications of each of the malachos.

Credit recommendation:

In the lower division baccalaureate degree category, 2 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (12/10) (3/17 revalidation) (3/22 revalidation). 

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