First-Year Courses in Ancient Civilizations and Biblical StudiesConsult the new Course Guide at: http://www.lsa.umich.edu/lsa/cg_subjectlist/0,2030,8,00.html?show=20&termArray=f_04_1510&cgtype=ug This page was created at 1:08 PM on Wed, May 5, 2004. Fall Academic Term, 2004 (September 7 - December 23)ACABS 100 / AAPTIS 100 / HJCS 100 / HISTORY 132. Peoples of the Middle East.
General Near Eastern StudiesSection 001 — Taught in English.Instructor(s): Kathryn Babayan (babayan@umich.edu) , Gary M Beckman (sidd@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Taught in English. (4). (HU). May not be repeated for credit.
Credits: (4; 3 in the half-term). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted.
ACABS 101. Elementary Classical Hebrew I.
Ancient Israel/Hebrew Bible: Language CoursesInstructor(s):Prerequisites & Distribution: (3). (LR). May not be repeated for credit. Credits: (3). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. The purpose of this and the complementary course, ACABS 102 Elementary Biblical Hebrew II (Winter Term), is to equip the beginning student with the tools necessary for reading the Hebrew Bible. The course will introduce students to the grammar of biblical Hebrew; its phonology (the study of speech sounds), morphology (the study of word formation), and syntax (the study of phrase and sentence formation). In addition to mastering the grammar, students will need to acquire a sizable working vocabulary of the language, for competency in grammar and lexicon best facilitates the goal of reading the biblical text. The grading will be based on corrected daily assignments (i.e., the exercises), 13-14 announced quizzes (one class day advance notice), a final comprehensive exam, as well as attendance and participation. The daily assignments will comprise 25% of the grade, the ten-best quizzes 25%, the final exam 25%, and attendance and participation 25%.
ACABS 122 / RELIGION 122. Introduction to the New Testament.
Ancient Israel/Hebrew Bible: Culture CoursesSection 001.Instructor(s): Gabriele Boccaccini (gbocca@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (4). (HU). May not be repeated for credit.
Credits: (4; 3 in the half-term). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. Although it has influenced the Western world more than any other book, the New Testament — having originated almost 2,000 years ago in the eastern Mediterranean world — is not easy to understand. This course will, first of all, introduce the student to the historical, religious, and social setting of the New Testament. Then, we shall look at the various New Testament writings. They must be allowed to speak for themselves and not be clouded by any denominational or sectarian program. The student will be introduced to the insights and methods of modern scholarship when dealing with questions such as: What did the various New Testament writings really intend to say? How did they say it? Why did they say it? Finally, the problem of the development of early Christian doctrine will be addressed, albeit briefly. Why were some of the early Christian writings excluded from the New Testament canon? There will be two midterms and a final exam.
ACABS 192. First Year Seminar in Ancient Civilizations and Biblical Studies.Occasional CourseSection 001 — The Ancient Babylonian Epic of Gilgamesh.Instructor(s): Piotr Michalowski (piotrm@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: Only first-year students, including those with sophomore standing, may pre-register for First-Year Seminars. All others need permission of instructor. (3). (HU). May not be repeated for credit. Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. No Description Provided. Contact the Department.
ACABS 200 / AAPTIS 200 / HJCS 200 / RELIGION 201. Introduction to World Religions: Near Eastern.
General Near Eastern StudiesSection 001 — Religions of the Book: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.Instructor(s): Ralph G Williams (fiesole@umich.edu) , Elliot K Ginsburg (elgins@umich.edu) , Sherman A Jackson (sajackso@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (4). (HU). May not be repeated for credit.
Credits: (4; 3 in the half-term). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. This course serves two main functions: the first of these is to provide an introductory sense of what is involved in the academic study of religion; the second, which will occupy almost the whole term, is to introduce the major religious traditions of the Near East, with emphasis on the development and major structures of Israelite Religion, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. The course will keep two foci in view: one will have to do with the historical development of these religious traditions, their sacred texts and major personalities; the second will involve a comparative view of these traditions by analyzing their sense of the sacred in space, time, and text, their views on holy people. This is an introductory course: it is not necessary for students to have any previous experience in the study of religion. The course consists of three weekly lectures and a discussion group. Writing for the course typically involves an essay, a midterm, and a final exam.
ACABS 281. Ancient Egypt and its World.
Ancient Egypt: Culture CoursesSection 001.Instructor(s): Janet E Richards (jerichar@umich.edu)Prerequisites & Distribution: (4). (HU). May not be repeated for credit.
Credits: (4; 3 in the half term). Course Homepage: No homepage submitted. ACABS 281, "Ancient Egypt and its World," is an introductory course on the history and culture of the people of ancient Egypt. There are no prerequisites, and the course is intended for students with no background in the subject, as well as for students with prior coursework on ancient Egypt. The objective of this course is for students to gain a basic understanding of Egyptian history and culture; the course will also familiarize students with the kinds of evidence used to study ancient Egypt, through a combination of lectures, discussions, movies, and readings in modern scholarship as well as ancient sources in translation. Requirements: attendance in all lectures and discussion sections is mandatory. Three exams worth 30% each; participation in discussion section 10%.
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