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Jewish Studies Courses Offered in Fall 2009
Jewish Studies and World Affairs continue to offer a variety of excellent courses taught by our talented affiliate faculty. Below is the full inventory of Jewish Studies courses. All courses are offered at Kean University unless otherwise noted. The fall semester dates are January 20-May 11 (course auditors’ special space-available registration day – January 26th; call Walter Mack, 908-737-3293).
1000-4000 level courses: courses for undergraduate credit 5000 level courses: courses for graduate credit. Graduate Courses are open to undergraduates with instructors’ permission. MALS-designated courses: courses in the masters of Liberal Arts program MAHG-designated courses: courses in the masters degree program in Holocaust and Genocide Studies
Matriculated students, whether interested in taking one or more courses or seeking a minor in Jewish studies (all courses count for graduation requirements; most count for major or minor requirements), should consult their academic adviser, course instructors (shown below), and/or the Jewish Studies director (908-737-4256) before enrolling.
Course auditors, including New Jersey residents age 65 and over, may register for individual classes on a space-available basis. It is advisable to consult first with the Jewish Studies director before enrolling (908-737-4256). To enroll, call Walter Mack in the University Registrar’s office, 908-737-3293, during the special off-campus, space-available registration day – January 26th. For Jewish Studies courses offered during the two summer sessions, beginning May 18, contact the Jewish Studies director anytime before March 31st at dklein@kean.edu.
Jewish Studies and World Affairs Courses
| Required Courses: 9 Credits For a concentration in Jewish Studies, select four required courses. Each places an aspect of Jewish life and culture in world perspective. |
Electives: 9 Credits For a concentration in Jewish studies, select three elective courses - at least two in any one special area shown below. Each elective course places an aspect of Jewish life and culture in comparative perspective. |
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| Eng 3723 | American Jewish Novelist and the Modern World |
Community Relations |
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| Hebr 1101 | Hebrew I | ||
| Hebr 1102 | Hebrew II | Psy 2630 |
Psychological
Perspectives of Prejudice and Racism Mon., Thurs. 11:00 am - 12:15pm / Filardo (908-737-4020) |
| Hist 3620 | Modern Israel and Modern
Nations At Ocean County College: Mon., Thurs.11:00 am - 1:45 pm / Herzog (908-737-4256) |
Psy 3630 | Social Psychology Three Sections: Mon 7:30- 10:15 pm; Mon., Thurs. 2:00 - 3:15 pm; Tues.,Fri. 11:00 am - 12:15 pm /Staff (908-737-5870) |
| Hist 3860
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Jewish History to 1789 At Ocean County College: Weds. 11:00 am - 1:45 pm / Herzog (908-737-4256) |
Soc 2300 | American Ethnic and
Racial Groups Two sections: Tues., Fri. 2:00- 3:15 pm; Thurs. 4:30 - 7:15 pm / Naughton (908-737-4055) |
| Hist 3861 | Modern Jewish History - Travel Learn Course in London |
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| Hist 3861 | Modern Jewish History (MALS 5861: MAGH 5002: History of the Jewish People) Mon. 4:30 - 7:15 pm / Klein (908- 737-4256) | Education Strategies | |
| Hist 3862 | Modern Jewish History (1-credit Service Learning Component) |
Educ 3400 | Language Arts/Reading in the
Pre-School and Elemetary Curriculum Two sections: Mon., Thurs. 9:30 - 10:45 am; Tues. Thurs. 11:00 am - 12:15 pm / Schuman (908-737-3934) |
| Hist 3863 | American Jewish History | Educ 3401 | Language Arts/Reading in K-12 Subject Area Teaching Mon.,Wed. 4:30 - 5:45 pm / Schuman (908-737-3934) |
| Hist 4850 | Freedom: Black & Jewish Perspectives (MALS 5830) | EMSE 5342 | Teaching the Holocaust |
| PS 3418 | Arab-Israel Conflict | EMSE 5343 | Teaching Prejudice Reduction |
| Rel 2702 | Western Religions: Judaism, Islam, Christianity Tues.,Thurs. 11:15 am 12:05pm D'Souza (908-737-3982) | Holocaust Studies | |
| Eng 3380 | Literature of the Holocaust | ||
| Hist 3244 | Nazi Era Germany (MALS 5244; MAHG 5002: History of the Holocaust I) | ||
| Hist 4238 | History of German, 1805-Present (MALS5238) | ||
| Rel 3706 | Major Trends in Jewish Philospohy in the 19th and 20th Centuries | World Perspective | |
| AH 3760 | Medieval Art and Culture (MALS 5760) (JS credit pending) |
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Soc 3370 |
Sociology of the American Jewish Community | AH 3771 | Byzantine Art and Culture (MALS 5771) (JS credit pending: see below) Mon. 7:30 -10:15 pm / Tuerk (908-737-4412) |
| Mus 4105 | Music History II: History of Western Art Music Wed. 11:00 am - 1:45 pm / Scelba (908-737-4325) |
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| Rel 4700 | Issues in Modern Religion | ||
| Soc 4450 | Sociology of Extreme Situations | ||
Notes and observations: Reflecting the growth of Jewish Studies at Kean University, the JS program is expecting approval of its application for recognition as a minor. Until now, students completing Jewish studies requirements earned “collateral” credit.We are already receiving students’ inquiries about the program’s anticipated minor status.
The Jewish studies program is also anticipating approval of its
application for the addition of two courses to its course rotation
– “Medieval Art and Culture” and “Byzantine Art and Culture,” both
taught by Art History instructor and new Jewish Studies affiliated
faculty member, Jacquelyn Tuerk. Like other electives, these two courses
weave Jewish studies with the study of other cultural traditions. To
help introduce “Byzantine Art and Culture,” our newest course, following
is Professor Tuerk’s description of its Jewish–comparative aspects:
Byzantine Art and Culture - The very first part of this course teaches that Christianity grew out of a context of many religions – including ancient Greek pagan traditions and mostly ancient Jewish traditions. I focus on Late Antique Jewish architecture, painting, and material culture. Here, we examine the Great Hall of the Synagogue at Dura Europos and use it to understand ancient and medieval Jewish theology and attitudes toward images as religious instruments. In another section I discuss pilgrimages to shrines both Christian and Jewish, specifically, the Temple Mount. I then situate Byzantine church architecture in relation to medieval synagogue architecture – which is difficult to do and is often neglected in art history because so few Jewish monuments survive. But a good example is the medieval synagogue in Prague. Though the monument itself appears bare today, there exists 19th century etchings that depict its interior.