RELG 251 - Modern Jewish Thought

Semester Offered: Second Semester
Credits (Range): 3 hours
Attribute: 3HU, CD, WR
This course is canceled effective 11.01.10.

Beginning with Spinoza in the 17th century, this course will examine intellectual and philosophical responses to the changing situation of Judaism in modernity. We will read thinkers-including Mendelssohn, Cohen, Buber, Rosenzweig, Heschel, Kaplan, Plaskow, and Eisen-who addressed such questions as: How should Jews understand received tradition in the modern age? How should Jews relate to their non-Jewish neighbors? What is the role of ethics in Judaism? No prerequisites.
Enrollment Limit: 35
Instructor: Staff
Cross List Information This course is cross-listed with JWST 151