RELGST 1681 - INVENTING ISRAEL: ZIONISM, ANTI-ZIONISM, AND POST-ZIONISM

Minimum Credits: 3
Maximum Credits: 3
In this course, we will study the origins and development of Zionism as a form of modern Jewish nationalism, the emergence of different Zionist ideological streams, and non-Zionist, anti-Zionist, and post-Zionist views of Jews and non-Jews. We will also explore Zionism as a case study of relations of religion and nationalism in modernity. This course is an opportunity to carefully study and to contextualize writings and ideas of religious and political thinkers that have been both influential and controversial. The goal is to offer students historical background to ideas and issues of contemporary importance as well as skills in interpretation and contextualization of complex texts that continue to inform public discourse.
Academic Career: Undergraduate
Course Component: Lecture
Grade Component: LG/SNC Elective Basis
Course Attributes: DSAS Historical Analysis General Ed. Requirement, SCI Polymathic Contexts: Soc/Behav. GE. Req.

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