Universität Wien

020034 SE Church and Israel. Theological relations between Christianity and Judaism. (2014W)

5.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 2 - Evangelische Theologie
Continuous assessment of course work

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 20 participants
Language: German

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

  • Friday 07.11. 14:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal 3 Schenkenstraße 8-10 6.OG
  • Saturday 08.11. 09:00 - 15:30 Hörsaal 3 Schenkenstraße 8-10 6.OG
  • Friday 14.11. 14:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal 1 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
  • Saturday 15.11. 09:00 - 15:30 Hörsaal 1 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
  • Friday 21.11. 14:00 - 17:30 Hörsaal 2 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG
  • Saturday 22.11. 09:00 - 13:00 Hörsaal 2 Schenkenstraße 8-10 5.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

The course presents a theological reflection on Jewish and Christian relations. The possibility and desirability of conversation between Jews and Christians is investigated. A comparative study is done on how Jews and Christians view theological issues, such as God, ethics, the Messiah and sin. The course also investigates possibilities of collaboration between Jewish and Christian communities on social matters such as ecology, social justice, homophobia and poverty. Finally, a Theology of Religions is formulated depicting the view Christians and Jews have of one another.

Assessment and permitted materials

Assessment:
Assessment of this course will take place as follows:
Written test 40
Poster presentation (group) 30
Assignment (Individual) 30
Total 100

1. A test will be written one week after completion of lectures (29/11/2014).
2. Group poster presentation (in class, see Social Engagement II)
3. Individual assignment:
Each student must hand in a written essay on one of the following topics:
1. Draw a comparison between characteristics associated with God as portrayed by Christianity and Judaism respectively.
2. Indicate and discuss three possible ways of engagement the local church can have with local Jewish communities.
3. Formulate a Christian model for a relevant theology of religions expressing the relationship between Christianity and Judaism.

Format:
12 A4 pages in 12 Arial font, 1.5 line spacing. Add a list of works consulted.
To be handed in 5/12/2014

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

Examination topics

Content of the course is conveyed in the following ways:
Lectures, papers and class notes presented
Group discussions
Prescribed and suggested reading material

Reading list

2

Prescribed material (primary material):
Neusner, J., 1991. Jews and Christians: The Myth of a Common Tradition. SCM Press: London.
Pauw, A.P., 2012. God between Christians and Jews: Is it the same God?, in Volf, M., (Ed.) 2012. Do we worship the same God?: Jews, Christians and Muslims in Dialogue. Eerdmans: Grand Rapids.
Goodman, M., 2003. Modeling the "Parting of the Ways", in Becker, A.H. and Reed, A.Y. (Ed.) 2003. The Ways that never Parted: Jews and Christians in Late Aniquity and the Early Middle Ages. Mohr Siebeck: Tübingen.
Harrelson, W. & Falk, R.M., 1992. Jews and Christians: A Troubled family. Abingdon Press: Nashville. Chapter 4, p. 79-100
Harrelson, W. & Falk, R.M., 1992. Jews and Christians: A Troubled family. Abingdon Press: Nashville. Chapter 5, p. 101-126
Cohen, A., 1961. Everyman’s Talmud. JM Dent & Sons: London.
Knitter, P. F., 2002. Introducing Theologies of Religions. Orbis Books: New York.
Brill, A., 2010. Judaism and Other Religions: Models of Understanding. Palgrave MacMillan: New York.

Suggested material (secondary material providing background information):
Urubshurow, V.K., 2008. Introducing World Religions. Routledge: New York.
Giffen, M., 2013. Christians and Jewish Relations: A Progress Report. (Kindle edition only) Amazon Digital Services, Inc.

Association in the course directory

[MW]RW-VertSE

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