THEOREL 213
Special Topic: Ethnic and religious identity in the state of Israel
Please note: this is archived course information from 2018 for THEOREL 213.
Description
Considers the complex meaning of identity in relation to religion in the state of Israel. Students will explore the evolution of Judaism and the role civil religions play in national movements. Topics may include cultural markers in ethnic groups; religious rituals and practice; political expression of religious ideology; religious war within the state of Israel today and its ramifications.
Availability 2018
Semester 2
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator(s) Orna Weinroth
Assessment
Coursework only
Points
THEOREL 213: 15 points
Prerequisites
30 points at Stage I
Restrictions
THEOREL 313