Matthias Henze

How is the passage of time given meaning, and what role--if any--is assigned to divinity in shaping the direction of events? Course explores various forms of recording and interpreting events, drawing from ancient Mesopotamia, Israel, and the Greco-Roman world--the cultures in which modern ideas of history began. Cross-list: RELI 285.

Development of interactional competence in Hebrew (sociolinguistic and sociocultural knowledge) to communicate and interact with speakers of Hebrew. The course is based on a student-centered, critical-thinking approach to language analysis/acquisition. No prior knowledge of this language is necessary. Effective May 15, 2019, this course does not carry D1 credit. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for HEBR 141 if student has credit for HEBR 161.

Capstone II is the final course in the culminating experience for the Master of Interdisciplinary Studies program. It serves either as the second semester of a two-term capstone sequence or as a one-semester capstone option for students approved to complete their project in a single term. Students work independently under the guidance of a Capstone Advisor and Second Reader to complete a substantial project that reflects the interdisciplinary and graduate-level rigor of the MIS degree.

Scholars in a variety of academic disciplines in the humanities, arts, and sciences all conceptualize time in their research. This course examines who interprets, defines, and creates time and how they do it. We will learn about concepts of time and temporality across the humanities, with an emphasis on Jewish and Christian notions. The class especially welcomes STEM-oriented students.

How is the passage of time given meaning, and what role--if any--is assigned to divinity in shaping the direction of events? Course explores various forms of recording and interpreting events, drawing from ancient Mesopotamia, Israel, and the Greco-Roman world--the cultures in which modern ideas of history began. Cross-list: CLAS 285. Mutually Exclusive: Cannot register for RELI 285 if student has credit for RELI 341.

Repeatable for Credit.

Students work independently researching and writing the dissertation. Meetings between advisor, committee members, and students are held on an individual basis. Repeatable for Credit.