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