Talmud - Yeshivas Toras Moshe

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Yeshivas Toras Moshe

Credit Course Categories:

Descriptions and credit recommendations for all evaluated learning experiences

Talmud I (Talmud 101, 201, 301, 401)

Length:

195 hours (26 weeks); in addition 734 hours of supervised study.

Dates:

August 1998 - Present.

Objectives:

Talmud 101: Upon successful completion of the course, 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 halakhic conclusions and resolutions; focusing primarily on the commentaries of Rashi and Tosafos; and utilize the major medieval, modern, and contemporary commentaries to comprehend the underlying assumptions and consequences of the legal principles implicit in the text. Talmud 201 or 301: In addition to the above outcomes, students will be able to utilize, in a more complete fashion, the full range of commentaries in the understanding of the text. Talmud 401: In addition to the above outcomes, students will be able to analyze the abstract legal concepts implicit in the talmudic text and its commentaries and formulate abstract legal categories based on the talmudic text.

Instruction:

Talmud 101: Major topics include: preparation of the applicable talmudic texts as well as the major halakhic opinions of various rishonim and acharonim, including Rashi, Tosafos, and the other commentaries as assigned by the instructor. The instructor guides students in understanding the issues raised and helps them deduce and elucidate the crux of these issues. Instruction includes, but is not limited to, discussion of the major relevant halakhic topics. Talmud 201 or 301: In addition to the above outcomes, students are introduced to techniques in advanced conceptualization of talmudic text and commentaries. Talmud 401: In addition to the above, students are expected to achieve proficiency in techniques of advanced conceptualization of talmudic text and commentaries. NOTE: Students in all four courses study the same course materials. While the scope of instruction is the same, the depth of study and nature of analysis depends upon which course students are enrolled in.

Credit recommendation:

Talmud 101: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 12 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion. Talmud 201 or 301: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 12 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion. Talmud 401: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 12 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion OR in the graduate category, 6 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (1/00) (3/12 revalidation) (6/22 revalidation). NOTE: Talmud 101, 201, 301 and 401 can be repeated multiple times as long as the Chapters are different. For example, Talmud 101 Bava Basra Chapter 1 does not overlap with Talmud 101 Bava Basra Chapter 3; credit can be awarded for Talmud 101, 201, or 301 at the undergraduate degree level and Talmud 401 at the graduate degree level even for the same tractate and chapter.

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Talmud II (Talmud 102, 202, 302, 402)

Length:

81 hours (26 weeks); in addition 312 hours of supervised study.

Dates:

August 1998 - Present.

Objectives:

Talmud 102: Upon successful completion of the course, 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 halakhic conclusions and resolutions; focusing primarily on the commentaries of Rashi and Tosafos; and utilize the major medieval, modern, and contemporary commentaries to comprehend the underlying assumptions and consequences of the legal principles implicit in the text. Talmud 202 or 302: In addition to the above outomes, students will be able to utilize in a more complete fashion, the full range of commentaries in the understanding of the text. Talmud 402: In addition to the above outcomes, students will be able to analyze the abstract legal concepts implicit in the talmudic text and its commentaries; and formulate abstract legal categories based on the talmudic text.

Instruction:

Talmud 102: Students prepare the applicable talmudic texts as well as the major halakhic opinions of various rishonim and acharonim, including Rashi, Tosafos, and the other commentaries as assigned by the instructor. The instructor guides students in understanding the issues raised, and helps them deduce and elucidate the crux of these issues. Instruction includes, but is not limited to, discussion of the major relevant halakhic topics. Talmud 202 or 302: In addition to the above, students are introduced to techniques in advanced conceptualization of talmudic text and commentaries. Talmud 402: In addition to the above, students are expected to achieve proficiency in techniques of advanced conceptualization of talmudic text and commentaries. NOTE: Students in all four courses study the same course materials. While the scope of instruction is the same, the depth of study and nature of analysis depends upon which course students are enrolled in.

Credit recommendation:

Talmud 102: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 5 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion. Talmud 202 or 302: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 5 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion. Talmud 402: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category; 5 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion OR in the graduate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (1/00) (3/12 revalidation) (6/22 revalidation). NOTE: Talmud 102, 202, 302 and 402 can be repeated multiple times as long as the Chapters are different. For example, Talmud 102 Bava Basra Chapter 1 does not overlap with Talmud 102 Bava Basra Chapter 3; credit can be awarded for Talmud 102, 202, or 302 at the undergraduate degree level and Talmud 402 at the graduate degree level even for the same tractate and chapter.

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Talmud III (Talmud 103, 203, 303, 403)

Length:

94 hours (13 weeks); in addition 367 hours of supervised study.

Dates:

August 1998 - Present.

Objectives:

Talmud 103: Upon successful completion of the course, 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 halakhic conclusions and resolutions; focusing primarily on the commentaries of Rashi and Tosafos; and utilize the major medieval, modern, and contemporary commentaries to comprehend the underlying assumptions and consequences of the legal principles implicit in the text. Talmud 203 or 303: In addition to the above outcomes, students will be able to utilize in a more complete fashion, the full range of commentaries in the understanding of the text. Talmud 403: In addition to the above outcomes, students will be able to analyze the abstract legal concepts implicit in the talmudic text and its commentaries and formulate abstract legal categories based on the talmudic text.

Instruction:

Talmud 103: Students prepare the applicable talmudic texts as well as the major halakhic opinions of various rishonim and acharonim, including Rashi, Tosafos, and the other commentaries as assigned by the instructor. The instructor guides students in understanding the issues raised, and helps them deduce and elucidate the crux of these issues. Instruction includes, but is not limited to, discussion of the major relevant halakhic topics. Talmud 203 or 303: In addition to the above, students are introduced to techniques in advanced conceptualization of talmudic text and commentaries. Talmud 403: In addition to the above, students are expected to achieve proficiency in techniques of advanced conceptualization of talmudic text and commentaries. NOTE: Students in all four courses study the same course materials. While the scope of instruction is the same, the depth of study and nature of analysis depends upon which course students are enrolled in.

Credit recommendation:

Talmud 103: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 6 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion. Talmud 203 or 303: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 6 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion. Talmud 403: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 6 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion OR in the graduate category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (1/00) (3/12 revalidation) (6/22 revalidation). NOTE: Talmud 103, 203, 303 and 403 can be repeated multiple times as long as the Chapters are different. For example, Talmud 103 Bava Basra Chapter 1 does not overlap with Talmud 103 Bava Basra Chapter 3; credit can be awarded for Talmud 103, 203, or 303 at the undergraduate degree level and Talmud 401 at the graduate degree level even for the same tractate and chapter.

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Talmud IV (Talmud 104, 204, 304, 404)

Length:

42 hours (13 weeks); in addition, 156 hours of supervised study.

Dates:

August 1998 - Present.

Objectives:

Talmud 104: Upon successful completion of the course, 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 halakhic conclusions and resolutions, focusing primarily on the commentaries of Rashi and Tosafos; and utilize the major medieval, modern, and contemporary commentaries to comprehend the underlying assumptions and consequences of the legal principles implicit in the text. Talmud 204 or 304: In addition to the above outcomes, students will be able to utilize in a more complete fashion, the full range of commentaries in the understanding of the text. Talmud 404: In addition to the above outcomes, students will be able to analyze the abstract legal concepts implicit in the talmudic text and its commentaries and formulate abstract legal categories based on the talmudic text.

Instruction:

Talmud 104: Students prepare the applicable talmudic texts as well as the major halakhic opinions of various rishonim and acharonim, including Rashi, Tosafos, and the other commentaries as assigned by the instructor. The instructor guides students in understanding the issues raised, and helps them deduce and elucidate the crux of these issues. Instruction includes, but is not limited to, discussion of the major relevant halakhic topics. Talmud 204 or 304: In addition to the above, students are introduced to techniques in advanced conceptualization of talmudic text and commentaries. Talmud 404: In addition to the above, students are expected to achieve proficiency in techniques of advanced conceptualization of talmudic text and commentaries. NOTE: Students in all four courses study the same course materials. While the scope of instruction is the same, the depth of study and nature of analysis depends upon which course students are enrolled in.

Credit recommendation:

Talmud 104: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion. Talmud 204 or 304: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion. Talmud 404: In the upper division baccalaureate degree category; 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion OR in the graduate degree category, 2 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (1/00) (3/12 revalidation) (6/22 revalidation). NOTE: Talmud 104, 204, 304 and 404 can be repeated multiple times as long as the Chapters are different. For example, Talmud 104 Bava Basra Chapter 1 does not overlap with Talmud 102 Bava Basra Chapter 3; credit can be awarded for Talmud 104, 204, or 304 at the undergraduate degree level and Talmud 404 at the graduate degree level even for the same tractate and chapter.

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