Jewish Studies (JST)
Courses
JST 410. Advanced Studies in Jewish Literature, Art and Culture. 3 or 4 hours.
Selected topics in Jewish literature and/or arts, in one or more places and time periods. Course Information: 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated up to 1 time(s) if topics vary. Prerequisite(s): One course in Jewish Studies. Recommended background: JST 102.
JST 420. Advanced Studies in Jewish Religion. 3 or 4 hours.
In-depth study of a period or mode of Jewish religious development or textual production, or an examination of a religious tenet or practice across various historical periods. Topics will vary.Course Information: Same as RELS 420. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated up to 1 time(s) if topics vary. Prerequisite(s): JST 101; and JST 230 or JST 242 or JST 254.
JST 430. Advanced Studies in Jewish Thought. 3 or 4 hours.
Advanced topics in Jewish theology, philosophy, ethics or political thought. Course Information: Same as RELS 430. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. May be repeated if topics vary. Prerequisite(s): One 100-level and one 200-level course in Jewish Studies.
JST 475. The Bible as Literature: Hebrew Bible. 3 or 4 hours.
Literary analysis of genres and themes of the Hebrew Bible and close reading of the biblical texts. Sources of the Bible and their historical context. Course Information: Same as ENGL 475 and RELS 475. 3 undergraduate hours. 4 graduate hours. Previously listed as JST 478. Taught in English. Recommended background: Any of ENGL 175 or ENGL 207-209.