HU Credits:
2
Degree/Cycle:
1st degree (Bachelor)
Responsible Department:
Comparative Religion
Semester:
1st Semester
Teaching Languages:
Hebrew
Campus:
Mt. Scopus
Course/Module Coordinator:
Sharon Roubach
Coordinator Office Hours:
By appointment through e-mail
Teaching Staff:
Dr. Sharon Roubach
Course/Module description:
The course aims to present and examine major Christian texts – from late antiquity through the present day -- in their broader social, political, intellectual and theological context.
Course/Module aims:
A deeper appreciation and critical understanding of late ancient, medieval, early modern and contemporary Christian expression through an understanding of the unique cultural features of Christianity in the periods under discussion.
Learning outcomes - On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
To read carefully, think critically and recognize the joy of learning.
Attendance requirements(%):
100
Teaching arrangement and method of instruction:
Seminar style: analysis and discussion of primary and secondary sources.
Course/Module Content:
planned themes/contents:
Augustine, Confessions; Anselm of Canterbury « cur deus homo »; Bernard de Clairveaux: Martin Luther, writings on Free Will; Jean Calvin; Soren Kierkegaard, Training in Christianity; Karl Barth.
Required Reading:
A detailed reading plan will appear on the Moodle course site.
Additional Reading Material:
The course is accompanied by music and film in order to deepen the appreciation of the Christian experience.
Course/Module evaluation:
End of year written/oral examination 0 %
Presentation 0 %
Participation in Tutorials 0 %
Project work 100 %
Assignments 0 %
Reports 0 %
Research project 0 %
Quizzes 0 %
Other 0 %
Additional information:
Prerequisite: Sequel to course 24341
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