060011 SE Conversion in Judaism: Giur, Teshuva and more (2018W)
Privatissimum Rabbinische Texte
Continuous assessment of course work
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Registration/Deregistration
Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).
- Registration is open from Sa 01.09.2018 10:00 to Sa 06.10.2018 10:00
- Deregistration possible until We 31.10.2018 10:00
Details
Language: German
Lecturers
Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N
- Tuesday 09.10. 10:00 - 11:30 Hörsaal 1 Judaistik UniCampus Hof 7 2L-EG-25
- Tuesday 16.10. 10:00 - 11:30 Hörsaal 1 Judaistik UniCampus Hof 7 2L-EG-25
- Tuesday 23.10. 10:00 - 11:30 Hörsaal 1 Judaistik UniCampus Hof 7 2L-EG-25
- Tuesday 30.10. 10:00 - 11:30 Hörsaal 1 Judaistik UniCampus Hof 7 2L-EG-25
- Tuesday 06.11. 10:00 - 11:30 Hörsaal 1 Judaistik UniCampus Hof 7 2L-EG-25
- Tuesday 13.11. 10:00 - 11:30 Hörsaal 1 Judaistik UniCampus Hof 7 2L-EG-25
- Tuesday 20.11. 10:00 - 11:30 Hörsaal 1 Judaistik UniCampus Hof 7 2L-EG-25
- Tuesday 27.11. 10:00 - 11:30 Hörsaal 1 Judaistik UniCampus Hof 7 2L-EG-25
- Tuesday 04.12. 10:00 - 11:30 Hörsaal 1 Judaistik UniCampus Hof 7 2L-EG-25
- Tuesday 11.12. 10:00 - 11:30 Hörsaal 1 Judaistik UniCampus Hof 7 2L-EG-25
- Tuesday 08.01. 10:00 - 11:30 Hörsaal 1 Judaistik UniCampus Hof 7 2L-EG-25
- Tuesday 15.01. 10:00 - 11:30 Hörsaal 1 Judaistik UniCampus Hof 7 2L-EG-25
- Tuesday 22.01. 10:00 - 11:30 Hörsaal 1 Judaistik UniCampus Hof 7 2L-EG-25
- Tuesday 29.01. 10:00 - 11:30 Hörsaal 1 Judaistik UniCampus Hof 7 2L-EG-25
Information
Aims, contents and method of the course
Aim:The aim is to introduce students to various concepts of conversion in the Jewish context. The course will explore various examples, ancient and modern, of conversion in Jewish history.Students will:• acquire knowledge of what constitutes ‘conversion’, and how it can be studied in a Jewish context; will identify the differences between various conversion concepts.• acquire knowledge of different texts, traditions and practices dealing with conversion; be able to analyze developments in concepts of conversion as well as differences between various forms of Jewish thought.Description:Conversion is a key term in the study of any religious group. It allows the group to define its own borders, main principles and practices thus actually defining itself. Jewish history predates the term ‘conversion’ thus allowing us to view the development of this concept in the Jewish tradition. Conversion is a highly relevant subject also in today's Judaism, being the ground for many controversies within the Jewish world which touch upon the question of “who is Jewish”.The course will explore Jewish phenomena which are usually found under the umbrella term conversion. We will explore these themes from various aspects: theoretical, historical and literary.
Assessment and permitted materials
participation and a short presentation
Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
The course is meant for advanced bachelor and master students since the texts are read in the original Hebrew. For a passing grade, one must actively take part in class and make a short presentation.
Examination topics
Reading list
Zvi Zohar, Avi Sagi, Transforming identity: the ritual transition from gentile to Jew-structure and meaningMoshe Lavee, The Rabbinic Conversion of Judaism
The Unique Perspective of the Bavli on Conversion and the Construction of Jewish IdentityLewis R. RAMBO, Theories of Conversion: Understanding and Interpreting Religious Change
The Unique Perspective of the Bavli on Conversion and the Construction of Jewish IdentityLewis R. RAMBO, Theories of Conversion: Understanding and Interpreting Religious Change
Association in the course directory
BA: U1-225
MA: U2-323
MA: U2-323
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