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RELG 2820

Jerusalem

Course Description

Disciplines

Artistic, Interpretive, & Philosophical Inquiry , Historical Perspectives

This course traces the history of Jerusalem with a focus on its significance in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. How has Jerusalem been experienced and interpreted as sacred within these religious communities? How have they expressed their attachments to this contested space from antiquity to modern times? Discussion will be rooted in primary texts from Jewish, Christian, and Muslim sources, with attention to their historical context.

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