THRS 3010 - The Torah

5 credit hours
“She is a tree of life for those who hold fast to her.” According to Jewish liturgy, the Torah is the center of Jewish life. This view is easily supported by the history of Judaism, which includes extensive commentary on the Torah, producing libraries full of interpretive works. In each age, Jewish people have turned back to the Torah to make sense of their experiences. In this class, we will read major portions of the Torah, and engage in ongoing exegesis ( drawing meaning out of the text), learning about the application of various methodologies (historical-critical, literary, theological, and gender-sensitive lenses). ST

Prerequisite Course(s): UCOR 2100