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JUDAISM, CHRISTIANITY, and ISLAM Winter 2017 - MWF 8:00-9:05 AM (Kenna 304) and 1:00-2:05 PM (Kenna 104) SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY ■ RELIGIOUS STUDIES DEPARTMENT SCTR 19 RELIGIONS OF THE BOOK: JUDAISM, CHRISTIANITY, AND ISLAM Winter 2017 - MWF 8:00-9:05 AM (Kenna 304) and 1:00-2:05 PM (Kenna 104) INSTRUCTOR: SungAe Ha EMAIL: [email protected] OFFICE HRS: M/W/F 9:30-10:30 AM and by appointment OFFICE: Kenna 315 Course Description: This course offers a critical introduction to Judaism, Christianity, and Islam with a study of their central texts, traditions, religious ideas and practices. Over the course of the quarter, we will examine the three “Abrahamic” religions through the sacred texts of Jews, Christians, and Muslims (Hebrew Bible, New Testament, and Qur'an), secondary readings, lectures, and group presentations/discussions to understand what our neighbors believe and what is shared and what characteristically distinguishes the monotheistic faiths. In the process of engaging and investigating these religious traditions, we will focus on the role of religion in our own lives, the importance of interreligious dialogue, and ways to build a more just, peaceful, and welcoming global community in our contemporary world where religion often violently divides us. • No prior knowledge or association with the named religions is necessary for enrollment in this course. Core Curriculum Learning Objectives: 1. Students will be able to describe and compare the central religious ideas and practices from several traditions or within one, and from at least two globally distinct regions. (Knowledge of Global Cultures; Complexity of content as well as method; Ambiguity) 2. Be able to use critical approaches to reflect on their own beliefs and the religious dimensions of human existence. (Critical Thinking; Complexity of Method; Reflection) Course Objectives: 1. Introduce the central texts and traditions of Judaism, Christianity and Islam and explore their central religious ideas and practices with a special focus on their sacred writings (Hebrew Bible, New Testament and Qur’an). 2. Explore the diversity within each religion and its sacred texts and provide comparison with their diverse manifestations as well as introduction to methods and approaches for their interpretation. 1 SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY ■ RELIGIOUS STUDIES DEPARTMENT 3. Examine the relationship between Judaism, Christianity and Islam and their various “cultures” and explore their socio-political and cultural influences on contemporary societies, as expressed in their art, literature, music, poetry and film. 4. Offer students an opportunity to reflect on their own religious beliefs, traditions, and experiences, as well as the ways it shapes how they see the word, and how they relate to people from different religious backgrounds. 5. Equip students to constructively engage issues affecting Christians, Muslims, and Jews, and build bridges of collaboration to create more welcoming, just, and peaceful societies. Required Texts: The New Interpreter's Study Bible: New Revised Standard Version with the Apocrypha. Haleem, M. A. S. Abdel. The Qur'an: English Translation and Parallel Arabic Text. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2010 Greenstein, Howard, Kendra Hotz, and John Kaltner. What do our neighbors believe? Questions and Answers on Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Louisville: Westminster John Knox Press, 2007. Armstrong, Karen. A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity and Islam. New York: Random House Press, 1993. ☞ Scripture Readings will be posted on Camino Course Site on a weekly basis. ☞ Additional reading material will be posted on Camino. There you should also find other course related materials including: announcements, key questions for weekly readings, exam paper guides, and other guideline handouts. Course Requirements and Assessment Methods: Class Attendance, Preparation, and Critical Engagement (10%): involves on-time attendance, engagement in class activities, group discussions, and online (Camino) activities. (15% divided as follows: 5% attendance; 10% participation) [Fulfills Core Curriculum Objective 1] Reading Responses (15%): will be weekly written responses (1 page each) which address issues/themes/questions emerging in their readings assigned. Students must post a reading response paper on Camino every Friday by 9:00pm throughout the quarter. [Fulfills Core Curriculum Objective 2] Mid-term Examination (20%): Comparative essay that explores a theme, issue, or practice of interest involving all three religious traditions (5 pages). Students should also articulate the ways in which their own social location impinges on their interpretive process. [Fulfills Core Curriculum Objectives 1 and 2] 2 SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY ■ RELIGIOUS STUDIES DEPARTMENT Group Project and Presentation (20%): In class multi-media group presentation on a contemporary issue, problem or aspect of all three of the “Abrahamic” religions in our contemporary world, as expressed and reflected in their art, literature, music, poetry and film as well as in their religious practices and community lives. Students will visit local mosques, churches, and synagogues to describe and compare the religious practices of these communities. [Fulfills Core Curriculum Objectives 1 and 2] Final Examination (30%): constitutes a 8-10 page paper requiring description and comparison of select scriptural texts from Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The paper must engage contemporary issues, problems, or developments common to all three traditions and explore constructive solutions to the issues they identify. Students should also reflect upon the ways in which their socio-religious location shaped their approach to the paper. [Fulfills Core Curriculum Objectives 1 and 2] Grading Scale: 94%-100% A 90%-93% A- 87%-89% B+ 83%-86% B 80%-82% B- 77%-79% C+ 73%-76% C 70%-72% C- 67%-69% D+ 63%-66% D 60%-62% D- 59% & below F Feedback on Reading Responses and Examinations will be provided in writing; Group Project feedback will be communicated via email. Other Information: Attendance Policy Students should not be absent more than 3 times and must justify each absence (e.g. a doctor’s note or extracurricular activities). Students may not leave the class after attendance has been taken, otherwise they will be marked as absent. Failure to regularly attend class will negatively affect overall grade and may result in a suggestion to withdraw from the course. Special accommodations will be made for those who have already completed the request process. 3 SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY ■ RELIGIOUS STUDIES DEPARTMENT Disability Accommodation Policy If you have a disability for which accommodations may be required in this class, please contact Disabilities Resources, Benson 216, www.scu.edu/disabilities as soon as possible to discuss your needs and register for accommodations with the University. If you have already arranged accommodations through Disabilities Resources, please discuss them with me during my office hours. Students who have medical needs related to pregnancy or parenting may be eligible for accommodations. While I am happy to assist you, I am unable to provide accommodations until I have received verification from Disabilities Resources. The Disabilities Resources office will work with students and faculty to arrange proctored exams for students whose accommodations include double time for exams and/or assisted technology. (Students with approved accommodations of timeand-a-half should talk with me as soon as possible). Disabilities Resources must be contacted in advance to schedule proctored examinations or to arrange other accommodations. The Disabilities Resources office would be grateful for advance notice of at least two weeks. For more information you may contact Disabilities Resources at 408-554-4109. Title IX Policy Santa Clara University upholds a zero tolerance policy for discrimination, harassment and sexual misconduct. If you (or someone you know) have experienced discrimination or harassment, including sexual assault, domestic and dating violence or stalking, we encourage you to tell someone promptly. For more information, please go to www.scu.edu/studentlife and click on the link for the University’s Gender-Based Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Policy or contact the University's EEO and Title IX Coordinator, Belinda Guthrie at 408-554-3043 or by email at [email protected]. Reports may be submitted online through www.scu.edu/osl/report or anonymously through Ethicspoint: www.ethicspoint.com Academic Integrity Policy The University is committed to academic excellence and integrity. Students are expected to do their own work and to cite any sources they use. A student who is guilty of a dishonest act in an examination, paper, or other work required for a course, or who assists others in such an act, may, at the discretion of the instructor, receive a grade of F for the course. In addition, a student found guilty of a dishonest act may be subject to sanctions up to and including dismissal from the University as a result of the student judicial process as described in the Community Handbook. A student who violates copyright laws, including those covering the copying of software programs, or who knowingly alters official academic records from this or any other institution is subject to similar disciplinary action. For more information on the university’s policy on academic integrity see the following: http://www.scu.edu/provost/policies/upload/Academic%20Integrity%20Protocol.pdf 4 SANTA CLARA UNIVERSITY ■ RELIGIOUS STUDIES DEPARTMENT Lecture and Reading Schedule Week LECTURE TOPICS & READING ASSINGMENTS
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