LIBRARY
UE: REL 223HM: Religions of the World I: Western Religions: Module 3
A study of Western religions, including religions of non-literate societies and ancient religions, Judaism, Christianity and Islam.
Objectives
At the conclusion of this module, students will be able to:
- Identify the role of Abraham and Moses as patriarchs of the tradition.
- Explain core beliefs of the Jewish faith.
- Discuss the differences between various Jewish sects.
- Explain the meaning of the major Jewish holidays and rituals.
- Understand terms and vocabulary appropriate for the study of Judaism.
Assignments
| Action | Assignment | Due no later than |
| Read | The Sacred Paths of the West, Chapters 6,7, and 8 | |
| Complete | Practice vocabulary exercise | |
| Post | Initial response to the discussion question | Thursday 11:59 PM EST/EDT |
| Post | Responses to at least two classmates | Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT |
| Submit | Assignment | Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT |
| Continue | Journal assignment | Module 7 |
Books of Interest
Jewish Literacy by Call Number: BM155.2 .T44 1991ISBN: 0688085067Publication Date: 1991-04-26Print Book – available for check out in the Library (2nd floor).- The Jewish Festivals byCall Number: BM690 .S36 1988ISBN: 080520413XPublication Date: 1987-10-12Print Book – available for check out in the Library (2nd floor).
