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• Course Description
• Course Syllabus
• Course Requirements
- Assignments
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Midterm Evaluation
- Final
Exam
- Research
Paper
- Reading Material
- Attendance
• Grade
Scale
• Study
Materials
• Announcements
• Articles Submitted by Students
• Events and Lectures of Interest
• Help With Writing
• Ask the Rabbi |
Welcome to the Introduction
to the Hebrew Bible course - Religion 111 - with
Rabbi Ammos Chorny. This site
is designed to aid in your preparation and studies for the course.
Course
Description:
This is not a “religion class” but rather, an introduction
to the Critical Analysis of the Ancient texts of the Hebrew Bible. Through
the study and analysis of classical ancient religious texts, in their
original historical and literary context; the students will be exposed
to the archeological, historical and literary evidence that serves as
the foundation of the philosophy and ideology of the biblical narrative.
Students will be expected to understand some of the
underlying themes and principles of biblical criticism, as well as
the impact they have on the development of what is currently labeled
as the “Western Civilization.”
The following topics are described in detail by following
the associated links (underlined):
Course
Syllabus:
A complete copy of the course syllabus is provided in PDF (Acrobat)
format for students to download at will.
Course
Requirements: In addition to
the outline of the course requirements listed in the syllabus,
Assignments:
This area contains detailed explanations for each
of the required components of the coures: Personal Statements,
Mid-term, Research paper and Final exam. In addition, it lists
expectations, texts and grading policy for the class.
Attendance:
This area contains detailed explanations for each
of the required components of the coures: Personal Statements,
Mid-term, Research paper and Final exam. In addition, it lists
expectations, texts and grading policy for the class.
Grades:
This area contains detailed explanations for each
of the required components of the coures: Personal Statements,
Mid-term, Research paper and Final exam. In addition, it lists
expectations, texts and grading policy for the class.
Study
Material: Special Study
material will be posted prior to the midterm and final to aid
students in their preparation for the tests.
Announcements:
The instgructor will periodicly post special announcements of importance
and interest to the class. This is where students will find out
if classes have been cancelled due to bad weather, make-up sessions,
etc. Please look at this sectin on a weekly basis. New information
or announcements are normally posted on Monday and Wednesday evenings.
Contact
the Instructor: Submit questions
to the professor. In addition to the information listed above, students
can find additional contact information, office hours, and some
biographical details about the instructor.
Please take full advantage of this site, and email any questions,
suggestions or recommendations to Rabbi Chorny
aic6@psu.edu |
