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JS 410 [01] - Kabbalah, Jewish Mysticism, and Literature
Class number: 9172 | Units: 3
Description
Prerequisites: GE Areas A1*, A2*, A3*, and B4* all with grades of C- or better or permission of the instructor. A survey of Jewish mystical literatures from antiquity to the modern era. Focus on the foundational tropes, symbols, and narratives of Jewish kabbalistic experiences such as "the descent to the Merkavah," "the sefirot," "the collection of the sparks," and "tzimtzum" in order to contrast the tradition with modern cultural phenomena and kabbalah's representation in literature. (This course is offered as JS 410 and PHIL 514. Students may not repeat the course under an alternate prefix.)
Class Notes
- * In-Person Classes -- Class meets in-person at scheduled days/times.
Enrollment Requirements
- Must have completed GE Areas 1A/A2, 1B/A3, 1C/A1, and 2/B4, all with grades of C- or better, to enroll in this course.
Course Attributes
- XLST JS 410/PHIL 514
- PRMN Permission # not required until 3rd wk of semester
- GEUD UD-C: Arts and/or Humanities
- Upper-Division
Type, Location and Meeting:
| Type | Days | Times | Location | Dates | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecture | Tu Th | 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM | Humanities Building 381 (Opens in new window) | 26-AUG-2024 - 13-DEC-2024 | Kitty Millet |
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