JHP 2300 - Introduction to Holocaust and Judaic Studies (3)

When Offered: Fall. Alternate years
This interdisciplinary course provides an introduction to the study of the Holocaust and Judaism. It familiarizes participants with key terms in the analysis of the Nazi genocide of the Jews and the examination of one of the most eminent monotheistic religions. The class combines these explorations with a focus on the histories and main foundational narratives of the Holocaust and Judaism and, finally, applies them to a range of literary and visual sources, including writings by genocide survivors. The course places specific emphasis on war in its treatment in Jewish theological and cultural traditions and its complex intersections with genocide.
(Same as HIS 2300.)