REL 3850 Jewish-Christian Dialogue
The history of Jewish-Christian relations has been marked by deep hatred and violence. This course will consider that history, its influence on the atrocities of the Holocaust, and the new dialogue that emerged between Christians and Jews in the post-Holocaust era. In considering the history of Jewish-Christian encounters, the course may give particular attention to debates about subjects including God, Jesus, sacred texts, the construction of identity, power and powerlessness, the State of Israel, and the future of Jewish-Christian relations.
Course Types
Advanced Studies; Interreligious Studies Elective
Course Outcomes