Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies

Exploring Jewish Learning and Culture


Course Schedules

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Spertus College offers curricular innovation combined with a tradition of scholarship that goes back to 1924. We invite you to enrich your understanding of Jewish thought and belief by enrolling in a mini-course. Accessible, internationally-recognized faculty and intelligent, energetic adult students provide a wonderful atmosphere for learning.

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3331 Judaism and Postmodernity
Dr. Ellen LeVee
Sundays, September 7, 21, October 5, 19 from 10 am to 1 pm

This 4-session mini-course explored how Judaism accords with post-modern perspectives, considering topics including social influences on the individual, tensions between internal experience and external observance, and the creativity involved in being commanded.

4130 The Evolving "One"
Ideas of God in Jewish Discourse
Dr. Zohar Raviv
Sundays, September 7, 21, October 5, 19, November 2 from 2 to 6 pm

Through the study of primary and secondary sources, this course followed the development of the God of Israel in Jewish discourse and charts five historical and conceptual milestones in its evolution: Biblical, Rabbinic, Medieval, Pre-Modern and, finally, the post-Holocaust era.

 


Spertus is a Jewish institution grounded in Jewish values that invites people of all ages and backgrounds to explore the multi-faceted Jewish experience. Through its innovative public programming, exhibitions, collections, research facilities and degree programs, Spertus inspires learning, serves diverse communities and fosters understanding for Jews and people of all faiths, locally, regionally and around the world.

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