AP/JWST 3846 6.00: Contemporary Jewish Theologies: Challenges of the 21st Century

AP/JWST 3846 6.00

Contemporary Jewish Theologies: Challenges of the 21st Century

Introduces and explores Jewish theological challenges and issues of the 21st century as articulated in the writings of feminist, queer, secular and liberal thinkers. Analyzes perspectives and concepts regarding such issues as the relationship between science and religion, the relationship of gender to mainstream concepts of theology, the meaning of existence, revelation, and post Holocaust realities. Includes Orthodox Jewish reactions both friendly and unfriendly towards these new perspectives.