Module: Jewish and Christian Dialogue

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Jewish and Christian Dialogue
Module Code	TP534A
School	59
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Peter Admirand Semester 2: Peter Admirand Autumn: Peter Admirand
Module Teachers	Peter Admirand
NFQ level	9	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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Description

This module aims to present an overview of Judaism and examine some of the main areas of dialogue and disagreement in the context of Jewish-Christian relations. A foundational goal is to facilitate an engagement with Judaism through a selection of Jewish texts or studies about Judaism from the Biblical, Rabbinic, Medieval, Enlightenment (Haskalah), Post-Enlightenment (post-Haskalah), Shoah, and post-Shoah periods. Building upon this background, we will begin to access the history of Jewish-Christian relations, particularly some of the major strides that have been made since the horrors of the Shoah and to recognise the most promising areas, texts, and figures for improved Jewish-Christian dialogue as well as the best approaches in grappling with key areas of ongoing disagreement. The students will also be encouraged to attend local monthly meetings of the Irish Council of Christians and Jews during the term and to visit the Irish Jewish Museum.

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand key facets of Judaism, from key events in the Tanach to core themes of Rabbinic Judaism and the Haskalah.
2. Discuss the diversity of Jewish Post-Holocaust Theology.
3. Utilize theological and moral reasoning to evaluate changes and growth in Christian theologies since the Shoah.
4. Analyse the current state of Jewish-Christian dialogue and relations, especially regarding discussions on Jesus; religious pluralism; covenant; ethics; Islam; and the State of Israel.
5. Communicate effectively, in both written and oral forms.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Directed learning	96	No Description
Class Presentation	20	No Description
Assignment Completion	100	No Description
Independent Study	10	No Description
Total Workload: 250

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

“Jewish Continuity and How to Achieve It” (J. Sacks)
Will examine contemporary problems of identity and areas of strength in Jewish identity today

Living Judaism
Study how Jewish life is lived and practiced today.

Jewish-Christian Dialogue Today: Case Studies—1. Sisters of Sion and 2. The International Council of Christians and Jew
Two contemporary case studies of Jewish-Christian Dialogue today will be studied.

Christology and Multiple Covenants: Christian Perspectives
Will examine the changing, post-Nostra Aetate Christian view on Judaism and the covenant never revoked

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Reflective journal	Review of journal article dealing with some aspect in Jewish-Christian relations, dialogue, or theology. 1 page single-spaced typed (1200-1500 words)	30%	n/a
Research Paper	Research Paper of 3500-3800 words on a topic in Jewish-Christian Dialogue and relations.	50%	n/a
Presentation	10-15 Minute presentation on a weekly reading/theme.	20%	n/a

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Amy-Jill Levine and Marc Zvi Butler: 0, The Jewish Annotated New Testament, 2nd, 978-019046185

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

MATH	MA in Theology
MATHWR	MA in Theology & World Religions

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