Religion 320 - SEM: JEWISH RELIGION & CULTURE

Topics course. A critical examination of the impact of contemporary feminism upon Jews across the spectrum-traditional, modern and radical. We explore new approaches to the Jewish tradition evident in the study of Jewish women's history and experience; the critique and reinterpretation of classical texts; changing conceptions of God, Torah, community, ritual and sexuality; and new roles for women as religious leaders, scholars and activists. We discuss theoretical, interpretive and polemical works, as well as novels, poetry, newspapers and films, focusing on the tensions between continuity and innovation and between inclusion and transformation. Prerequisite: a course in religion, Jewish studies, women's studies or permission of the instructor. Enrollment limited to 12.

Topic: Judaism, Feminism and Religious Politics in the U.S. Instructor permission. Not open to first-years, sophomores