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Bachelor of Religious Studies (Judaic Studies)

Bachelor of Religious Studies (Judaic Studies)

Genesis offers a degree program in Judaic Studies. Students in Judaic Studies study a variety of religious texts both ancient and contemporary. Courses are offered in subject areas such as the bible, Hebrew, ethics, philosophy, law, history, and interdisciplinary studies. Students who complete these courses study the subjects in depth to gain a knowledge and understanding of the textual materials, as well as skills in critical and analytical thinking. The courses are beneficial both on a personal and professional level and help create an educated and knowledgeable individual. The program also prepares students to pursue graduate studies.

The Bachelor of Religious Studies may also be offered as a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies (requires 90 credits in Arts and Sciences) or a Bachelor of Science in Religious Studies (requires 60 credits in Arts and Sciences).

Objectives/Outcomes

Upon completion of the Bachelor of Religious Studies, the graduate will:

  • Read and utilize primary and secondary source materials.
  • Critically interpret Judaic concepts.
  • Discuss the historical development of Judaism as a world religion and the encounter with modernity.
  • Demonstrate an appreciation and understanding of the significance of the Torah, Talmud, and Bible in Judaism and their place in contemporary society.
  • Use critical and analytical thinking skills in applying theory to practice.
  • Demonstrate a foundation in Jewish law and tradition and the skills to approach the texts independently.

This program requires a minimum of 36 credits in the Judaic core content area, and 30 credits in general education.

General Education Requirements:

 

English 3 credits
Mathematics and Natural Science 6 credits
Humanities 3 Credits
Social Science and History 3 credits
Additional General Education Electives 15 credits

Generally, core courses should satisfy the following category requirements:

Bible 3 credits
Law 3 credits
Philosophy/Ethics 3 credits
History 3 credits
Judaism and Contemporary Society 3 credits
Hebrew 6 credits
Religious Studies Electives 15 credits
TOTAL 36 credits

A sample program of study for the Judaic core is shown below:

HEB151           Elementary Biblical Hebrew I

HEB152           Elementary Biblical Hebrew II

HIS 355           Early Modern Jewish History

HIS 375           Medieval Spain

HIS 455           American Jewish History

JTH 200           The Jewish Calendar I

JTH 400           Writings of Luzzato I

BIB 350           Advanced Biblical Exegesis: Genesis

BIB 355           Advanced Biblical Exegesis: Exodus

JLW 421          Sabbath I

JLW 430          Dietary Laws I

PHI 425           Biomedical Ethics: A Jewish Perspective

Students may substitute courses and select other courses found in the catalog HERE.

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