Religion 110hl - Colloquium: Topics in Thematic Studies in Religion- Jerusalem and Invention of the Holy Land

Colq:T-Jersalem& Holy Land

Fall
2024
01
4.00
Suleiman Ali Mourad

TU TH 9:25 AM - 10:40 AM

Smith College
REL-110hl-01-202501
Seelye 311
smourad@smith.edu
This course examines the religious and historical legacy of the city of Jerusalem and the idea of "the Holy Land" in Judaism, Christianity and Islam. It explores the ways Jerusalem and the Holy Land have been sanctified in scripture, art, architecture, literature, poetry and film. It also explores how rulers have co-opted this sanctity to promote their own legitimacy and political agendas. The course considers Jerusalem and the Holy Land as a shared heritage the inspired co-existence and rivalry, as well as bloody conflicts, both in the past (e.g., the Crusades) and today (e.g., Israeli-Palestinian conflict.) Enrollment limited to 20.
Permission is required for interchange registration during the add/drop period only.
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