RELI 201
Fall 2025
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01
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| Crosslisting:
MDST 203, CJST 244, WLIT 281 |
| Course Cluster and Certificates: Christianity Studies |
The Hebrew Bible is one of the most influential texts in the world. From antiquity to the present, it has served as a source of philosophical, literary, and artistic reflection. It is a fascinating document, combining narrative, poetry, law, prophetic proclamations, and puzzling parables. What kind of book is the Hebrew Bible? Who wrote it and why? How do we approach such a text across the distance of time? Through a systematic reading from the very beginning, we will place the Bible in its historical context while giving special attention to the philosophical and literary questions it raises: Is obedience to authority always justified? Why do good people suffer unjustly? What is God's gender? In answering these and other questions, you will gain an understanding of the ways contesting interpretations make authoritative claims. |
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| Credit: 1 |
Gen Ed Area Dept:
HA RELI |
| Course Format: Lecture / Discussion | Grading Mode: Student Option |
| Level: UGRD |
Prerequisites: None |
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Fulfills a Requirement for: (College of East Asian Studies)(Jewish & Israel Studies Minor)(Medieval Studies Minor)(Medieval Studies)(Middle Eastern Studies Minor)(Religion Minor)(Religion)(Science and Technology Studies) |
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Past Enrollment Probability: 75% - 89% |
| SECTION 01 |
Major Readings: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
: Wesleyan RJ Julia Bookstore
All readings will be available online via Moodle:
The Jewish Study Bible
The New Oxford Annotated Bible
Curated Secondary Scholarship on the History of Ancient Israel
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Examinations and Assignments:
Reading Responses every other Week
A Midterm Examination
A Final Examination |
Additional Requirements and/or Comments:
This course satisfies the "Historical Traditions" requirement for the Religion major. |
| Instructor(s): Walker,Tanner Ethan Times: ..T.R.. 02:50PM-04:10PM; Location: TBA |
| Total Enrollment Limit: 30 | | SR major: 2 | JR major: 2 | | |
| Seats Available: 11 | GRAD: X | SR non-major: 3 | JR non-major: 3 | SO: 10 | FR: 10 |
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