2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

RST 327 - The Holocaust and the Churches


This course studies the Holocaust through the lens of Jewish-Christian relations. Students will study the relationship between Christianity and Judaism including the teaching of contempt and the teaching of respect. The question of Christian anti-Judaism and its significance for the Holocaust will be examined.  The course is offered with a study abroad component. During spring break the class will embark on a journey to Auschwitz-Birkenau.  Time will be spent in the cities of Oswiecim, Krakow, and Wadowice.  Students will explore the effects of the Holocaust in those cities and experience contemporary Polish life. DCCG for core curriculum. Integrated core course for Violence ICT in the core curriculum.
Lecture
Credits: 3
Core Course
Diversity, Cross-Cultural and Global Perspectives
Offered in the Spring Semester.