Summer 2018/Fuller Online

MR579

Rosner

MR579: JUDAISM AND JEWISH-CHRISTIAN RELATIONS (4 Units: 160 Hours). Jennifer M. Rosner.

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DESCRIPTION: This class examines both the fundamental tenets of Judaism as well as the relationship between the Jewish and Christian religious traditions. While the main focus of the course will be modern Judaism and twentieth century developments in Jewish-Christian relations, the history of the “parting of the ways” and the resulting mutually exclusive self-definitions of Judaism and Christianity sets the backdrop for the contemporary context.

LEARNING OUTCOMES: Students completing this course will have demonstrated (1) a grasp of the fundamental tenets and historical development of Judaism; (2) a basic understanding of the complex history between the Jewish and Christian religious traditions; (3) an increased appreciation for the significance of key twentieth century events and their contribution to a new chapter in Jewish-Christian relations; (4) skills toward rethinking Christian doctrine in light of these twentieth century developments; and (5) an ability to apply shifting trends in missiology to a Jewish context.

COURSE FORMAT: This course will be conducted online on a ten-week schedule aligned with Fuller’s academic calendar for a total of 40 instructional hours, which is outlined below in the assignment and assessment section. Students are required to interact with the material, with each other, and with the instructor regularly through online discussions, reading, and other assignments that promote active learning.

REQUIRED READING: 811 pages required.

Boyarin, Daniel. Borderlines: The Partition of Judaeo-Christianity. University of Pennsylvania, 2006. ISBN: 978-0812219869, Pub. Price $26.50 [392 pp., 100 pp. assigned].

Braaten, Carl E. and Robert W. Jenson. Jews and Christians: People of God. Eerdmans, 2003. ISBN: 978-0802805072, Pub. Price $23.50 [198 pp.].

Fishbane, Michael A. Judaism: Revelation and Traditions. HarperOne, 1987. ISBN: 978-0060626556, Pub. Price $13.99 [160 pp.].

Soulen, R. Kendall. The God of Israel and Christian Theology. Fortress, 1996. ISBN: 978-0800628833, Pub. Price $25.00 [208 pp.].

Wyschogrod, Michael. Abraham’s Promise: Judaism and Jewish-Christian Relations. Eerdmans, 2004. ISBN: 978-0802813558, Pub. Price $31.50 [253 pp., 145 pp. assigned].

RECOMMENDED READING:

Bader-Saye, Scott. Church and Israel After Christendom: The Politics of Election. Wipf & Stock, 2005. ISBN: 978-1597520782, Pub. Price $25.00.

Frymer-Kensky, Tikva et al. Christianity in Jewish Terms. Basic Books, 2002. ISBN: 978-0813365725, Pub. Price $24.99.

Neusner, Jacob. Judaism in Modern Times: An Introduction and Reader. Blackwell, 1995. ISBN: 978-1557866844, Pub. Price $52.95.

Novak, David. Jewish-Christian Dialogue: A Jewish Justification. Oxford, 1992. ISBN: 978-0195072730, Pub. Price $59.00.

ASSIGNMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:

1. 811 pp. of required reading. [This assignment is related to learning outcomes 1, 4] [54 hours].
2. Video lectures, PowerPoint presentations,etc. [20 hours].
3. Weekly forum posts (250-300 words) reflecting on class material and weekly responses to classmates’ posts (150-200 words) (30%) [This assignment is related to learning outcomes 1, 2, 5] [20 hours].
4. Two critical analysis papers (4-6 pages each) (30%). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes 1, 2, 3] [19 hours reading, 12 hours writing = 31 total hours].
5. Site visit + reflection paper (2-3 pages) (15%). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes 1, 5] [3 hours for visit, 2 hour writing= 5 total hours].
6. Final research paper (8-10 pages) (25%). [This assignment is related to learning outcomes 3, 4, 5] [30 hours preparing & writing].

PREREQUISITES: None.

RELATIONSHIP TO CURRICULUM: Option to meet the C3 requirement in the 120 MDiv Program.

FINAL EXAMINATION: None.

NOTE: This ECD is a reliable guide to the course design but is subject to modification. Textbook prices are set by publishers and are subject to change.