Session I

Open to Undergraduates Only

Sunday, May 13–Thursday, May 31, 2012

In honor of Commencement, there will be no classes on Thursday, May 17, 2012. In honor of Memorial Day, there will be no classes on Sunday, May 27, and Monday, May 28, 2012.

Session I is a unique learning experience in which classes meet six days a week, Sunday through Friday. Courses are given at the undergraduate level and are open to both List College students and undergraduates enrolled at other universities. Outside students need to demonstrate proficiency in Hebrew beyond the introductory level.

Enrollment in this intensive program is limited; priority will be given on a first-come, first-served basis. Because of the intensity of the courses, attendance is mandatory. Students are allowed one excused absence, as determined by the instructor. Each course earns 3 credits.

TAL 3001: Talmud Text I
Mayer Rabinowitz, 9:30–11:30 a.m.
An introduction to the structure of the talmudic sugyah, methods of argumentation, and rabbinic terminology. Prerequisites: HEB 2103 and one 1000-level Talmud class or equivalent.

BIB 1130: Exodus and Deuteronomy
Robert Harris, 1:30–3:30 p.m.
This class will introduce students to the academic study of the Bible. While the contents of these two books of the Bible will be covered, the major goal of the course will be to stress historical/critical methodologies, and the literary study of major genre-types in biblical composition. Prerequisite: HEB 2103.

LTG 1031: The Weekday Prayer Book
Samuel Barth, 3:30–5:30 p.m.
A study of the structure, thematic content, theology, and historical development of the weekday prayer service. Prerequisite: HEB 2201 or equivalent.

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