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YESHIVA SHAAREI TORAH OF ROCKLAND
(Formerly Shaarei Torah Institute)
Survey Courses
Titles, descriptions, and credit recommendations for all learning experiences recommended for college credit within the Survey Courses section can be found below. To locate information on additional learning experiences, which have also been recommended for college credit, use the Organization Directory Page link above for a complete list of titles for all learning experiences or use the following links to go directly to other sections:
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Titles of all evaluated learning experiences in the Survey Courses section
Talmud: Bava Basra Survey (TS251) or (TS151, TS351)
Talmud: Bava Basra Survey (TS252) or (TS152, TS352)
Talmud: Bava Kammah Survey (TS261) or (TS161, TS361)
Talmud: Bava Kammah Survey (TS262) or(TS162, TS362)
Talmud: Gittin Survey (TS271) or (TS371)
Talmud: Gittin Survey (TS272) or (TS372)
Talmud: Kiddushin Survey (TS231) or (TS131, TS331) or T211
Talmud: Kiddushin Survey (TS232) or (TS132, TS332) or T211
Talmud: Makkos (TS 281)
Talmud: Makkos (TS 282)
Talmud: Yevamot Survey (TS241) or (TS141, TS341)
Talmud: Yevamot Survey (TS242) or (TS142, TS342)
Descriptions and credit recommendations
Talmud: Bava Basra Survey (TS251)
(FormerlyTalmud: Bava Basra Survey (TS151, TS351)
Location: Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland, 91 West Carlton Road, Suffern, New York.
Length: 97 hours (19 weeks); in addition, 213.5 hours of supervised peer study.
Dates: Version 1: August 2001 - July 2006. Version 2: August 2006 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Prepare a textual, linguistic, and legal analysis of the applicable Talmudic material; discuss the underlying principles to derive halachic conclusions; follow the dynamics of Talmudic argumentation leading to halachic resolutions; develop a comparative study of the various opinions raised.
Instruction: Version 1: The fourth and fifth chapters of Tractate Bava Basra focuses on the sale of property and inclusions in these sales. The student prepares the applicable Talmudic texts as well as the major halachic opinions of the rishonim and acharonim, and the opinions of various other commentaries and decisors. The instructor guides the students in understanding the issues raised and assists them to deduce the crux of these issues. Topics covered include: Inclusions and exclusions in the sale of a house; cases where the boundaries are not clearly marked; dividing an inheritance; the sale of a courtyard; the sale of a city; inclusions in the sale of a ship; anecdotal stories about the seas; the writing of contracts. NOTE: This tractate is studied by all students in a given trimester. While the scope of instruction is the same, the depth of study depends upon what level the student is in. Version 2: Topics are the same as the earlier version. Only one credit recommendation level is now in effect.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: First Level Students (TS151): In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion; or Second Level Students and beyond (TS351): In the upper division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (9/02)(2/08 revalidation). NOTE: Credit can be awarded for this course, the other Survey course of the same title, and the two Intensive Study courses of the same title. Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion. NOTE: Credit can be awarded for this course, the other Survey course of the same title, and the two Intensive Study courses of the same title.
Talmud: Bava Basra Survey (TS252)
(FormerlyTalmud: Bava Basra Survey (TS152, TS352)
Location: Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland, 91 West Carlton Road, Suffern, New York.
Length: Version 1 or 2: 97 hours (19 weeks); in addition, 213.5 hours of supervised peer study.
Dates: Version 1: February 2002 - Present. Version 2: February 2007 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1: Prepare a textual, linguistic, and legal analysis of the applicable Talmudic material; discuss the underlying principles to derive halachic conclusions; follow the dynamics of Talmudic argumentation leading to halachic resolutions; develop a comparative study of the various opinions raised.
Instruction: Version 1: The first and sixth chapters of Tractate Bava Basra focuses on analysis of sales and the assumed stipulations in those sales and civil laws concerning zoning and permitted use of a property. The student prepares the applicable Talmudic texts as well as the major halachic opinions of the rishonim and acharonim, and the opinions of various other commentaries and decisors. The instructor guides the students in understanding the issues raised and assists them to deduce the crux of these issues.Topics covered include: Purchase of seeds that fail to germinate; losses incurred from sales; wine which spoils; assumed contractual stipulations; rights of passage; zoning laws; causing pain to living things; public education; competition; firing a teacher. NOTE: This tractate is studied by all students in a given trimester. While the scope of instruction is the same, the depth of study depends upon what level the student is in. Version 2: Topics are the same as the earlier version. Only one credit recommendation level is now in effect.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: First Level Students (TS152): In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion; or Second Level Students and beyond (TS352): In the upper division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (9/02)(2/08 revalidation). NOTE: Credit can be awarded for this course, the other Survey course of the same title, and the two Intensive Study courses of the same title. Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion. NOTE: Credit can be awarded for this course, the other Survey course of the same title, and the two Intensive Study courses of the same title.
Talmud Bava Kammah Survey (TS261)
Formerly Talmud: Bava Kammah Survey (TS161, TS361)
Location: Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland, 91 West Carlton Road, Suffern, New York.
Length: 97 hours (19 weeks); in addition, 213.5 hours of supervised peer study.
Dates: Version 1: August 2002 - July 2007. Version 2: August 2007 - Present.
Objectives: Prepare a textual, linguistic, and legal analysis of the applicable Talmudic material; discuss the underlying principles to derive halachic conclusions; follow the dynamics of Talmudic argumentation leading to halachic resolutions; develop a comparative study of the various opinions raised.
Instruction: Version 1: The third and fourth chapters of Tractate Bava Kammah focuses on property damages done by negligence and the damage done by one’s chattel. The student prepares the applicable Talmudic texts as well as the major halachic opinions of the rishonim and acharonim, and the opinions of various other commentaries and decisors. The instructor guides the students in understanding the issues raised and assists them to deduce the crux of these issues. Topics covered include: Application of the Talmudic rule of following the majority; defining the parameters of damages caused by a pit; liability for workplace injuries; laws pertaining to court appointed guardians; laws regarding an animal that damages. NOTE: This tractate is studied by all students in a given trimester. While the scope of instruction is the same, the depth of study depends upon what level the student is in. Version 2:Topics are the same as the earlier version. Only one credit recommendation level is now in effect.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: First Level Students (TS161): In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion; or Second Level Students and beyond (TS361): In the upper division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (4/04). NOTE: Credit can be awarded for this course, the other Survey course of the same title, and the two Intensive Study courses of the same title. Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion. NOTE: Credit can be awarded for this course, the other Survey course of the same title, and the two Intensive Study courses of the same title.
Talmud: Bava Kammah Survey (TS262)
(FormerlyTalmud: Bava Kammah Survey (TS162, TS362)
Location: Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland, 91 West Carlton Road, Suffern, New York.
Length: 97 hours (19 weeks); in addition, 213.5 hours of supervised peer study.
Dates:Version 1: February 2003 - January 2007. Version 2: February 2007 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Prepare a textual, linguistic, and legal analysis of the applicable Talmudic material; discuss the underlying principles to derive halachic conclusions; follow the dynamics of Talmudic argumentation leading to halachic resolutions; develop a comparative study of the various opinions raised.
Instruction: Version 1: The eighth and second chapters of Tractate Bava Kammah focuses on various forms of personal injury and consequential property damage. The student prepares the applicable Talmudic texts as well as the major halachic opinions of the rishonim and acharonim, and the opinions of various other commentaries and decisors. The instructor guides the students in understanding the issues raised and assists them to deduce the crux of these issues. Topics covered include: Biblical concept of an eye for an eye; workers compensation; laws of acquiring property; injuring one’s self deliberately; the permissibility of damaging with owner’s consent; Tz’roros; using an object without owner’s permission and without damaging object; animal inflicting damage; animal classifications of Tam and Muad. NOTE: This tractate is studied by all students in a given trimester. While the scope of instruction is the same, the depth of study depends upon what level the student is in. Version 2: Topics are the same as the earlier version. Only one credit recommendation level is now in effect.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: First Level Students (TS162): In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion; or Second Level Students and beyond (TS362): In the upper division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (4/04). NOTE: Credit can be awarded for this course, the other Survey course of the same title, and the two Intensive Study courses of the same title. Version 2: In the lower divsion baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion. NOTE: Credit can be awarded for this course, the other Survey course of the same title, and the two Intensive Study courses of the same title.
Talmud: Gittin Survey (TS271)
(Formerly (TS371)
Location: Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland, 91 West Carlton Road, Suffern, New York.
Length: 97 hours (19 weeks); in addition, 213.5 hours of supervised peer study.
Dates: Version 1: September 2003 - January 2007. Version 2: February 2007 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Prepare a textual, linguistic, and legal analysis of the applicable Talmudic material; discuss the underlying principles to derive halachic conclusions; follow the dynamics of Talmudic argumentation leading to halachic resolutions; develop a comparative study of the various opinions raised.
Instruction: Version 1: The fourth chapter of Tractate Gittin focuses on divorce by proxy and ways to acquire and free slaves. The student prepares the applicable Talmudic texts as well as the major halachic opinions of the rishonim and acharonim, and the opinions of various other commentaries and decisors.The instructor guides the students in understanding the issues raised and assists them to deduce the crux of these issues. Topics covered include: overview of the laws of proxy; process of appointing a proxy; understanding the authority of a proxy in the divorce process; outline of the laws of taking an oath in court; discussion of the legal ramifications of the sabbatical and jubilee years; the concept of collateral in Talmudic law. Version 2: Topics are the same as the earlier version. Only one credit recommendation level is now in effect.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the upper division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (8/04). NOTE: Credit can be awarded for this course, the other Survey course of the same title, and the two Intensive Study courses of the same title. Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion. NOTE: Credit can be awarded for this course, the other Survey course of the same title, and the two Intensive Study courses of the same title.
Talmud: Gittin Survey (TS272)
(Formerly (TS372)
Location: Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland, 91 West Carlton Road, Suffern, New York.
Length: 97 hours (19 weeks); in addition, 213.5 hours of supervised peer study.
Dates: Version 1: February 2004 - January 2007. Version 2: February 2007 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Prepare a textual, linguistic, and legal analysis of the applicable Talmudic material; discuss the underlying principles to derive halachic conclusions; follow the dynamics of Talmudic argumentation leading to halachic resolutions; develop a comparative study of the various opinions raised.
Instruction: Version 1: The fourth and ninth chapters of Tractate Gittin focuses on the laws of slaves and the allowable exclusions in a divorce contract. The student prepares the applicable Talmudic texts as well as the major halachic opinions of the rishonim and acharonim, and the opinions of various other commentaries and decisors. The instructor guides the students in understanding the issues raised and assists them to deduce the crux of these issues. Topics covered include: various laws of half-slaves; different fines imposed upon slave owners; the requirement to redeem the kidnapped persons; allowable grounds for divorce; overview of the get giving procedure; overview and discussion regarding the concept of exclusions in the get, i.e., excluding one individual, various conditions, etc. Version 2: Topics are the same as the earlier version. Only one credit recommendation level is now in effect.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: In the upper division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (8/04). NOTE: Credit can be awarded for this course, the other Survey course of the same title, and the two Intensive Study courses of the same title. Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion. NOTE: Credit can be awarded for this course, the other Survey course of the same title, and the two Intensive Study courses of the same title.
Talmud: Kiddushin Survey (TS231)
(FormerlyTalmud: Kiddushin Survey (TS131, TS331) and Formerly T211)
Location: Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland, 91 West Carlton Road, Suffern, New York.
Length: 97 hours (19 weeks); in addition, 213.5 hours of supervised peer study.
Dates: Version 1: August 1999 - July 2006. Version 2: Augusut 2006 - Present.
Objectives: Versions 1 or 2: Prepare a textual, linguistic, and legal analysis of the applicable Talmudic material; discuss the underlying principles to derive halachic conclusions; follow the dynamics of Talmudic argumentation leading to halachic resolutions; develop a comparative study of the various opinions raised.
Instruction: Version 1: The first half of the second chapter of Tractate Kiddushin focuses on the various legal aspects of marriage, including the use of agents and conditional marriages. The student prepares the applicable Talmudic texts as well as the major halachic opinions of the rishonim and acharonim, and the opinions of various other commentaries and decisors. The instructor guides the students in understanding the issues raised and assists them to deduce the crux of these issues. Topics covered include: Getting married using an agent; redivision of assets using a court appointed trustee; evaluation of properties by the courts; misappropriation of property by a guardian; jurisdiction of a father over his daughter; sale of a Jewish maidservant; return of monies insufficient to aggregate to one marriage agreement; the sale of loans of indebtedness; the writing of legal documents; the validity of unexpressed intentions; kiddushin where cohabitation is illegal. NOTE: This tractate is studied by all students in a given trimester. While the scope of instruction is the same, the depth of study depends upon what level the student is in. Version 2: Topics are the same as the earlier version. Only one credit recommendation level is now in effect.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: First Level Students (TS131): In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion; or Second Level Students and beyond (TS331): In the upper division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (7/00). NOTE: Credit can be awarded for this course, the other Survey course of the same title, and the two Intensive Study courses of the same title. Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (5/06 revalidation). NOTE: Credit can be awarded for this course, the other Survey course of the same title, and the two Intensive Study courses of the same title.
Talmud: Kiddushin Survey (TS232)
(FormerlyTalmud: Kiddushin Survey (TS132, TS332) and Formerly T211)
Location: Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland, 91 West Carlton Road, Suffern, New York.
Length: 97 hours (19 weeks); in addition, 213.5 hours of supervised peer study.
Dates: Version 1: August 1999 - July 2006. Version 2: August 2006 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Prepare a textual, linguistic, and legal analysis of the applicable Talmudic material; discuss the underlying principles to derive halachic conclusions; follow the dynamics of Talmudic argumentation leading to halachic resolutions; develop a comparative study of the various opinions raised.
Instruction: Version 1: The second half of the second chapter and the third chapter of Tractate Kiddushin focuses on the various legal aspects of marriage, including the use of sanctified property for getting married, and the rights of ownership of sanctified property. The student prepares the applicable Talmudic texts as well as the major halachic opinions of the rishonim and acharonim, and the opinions of various other commentaries and decisors. The instructor guides the students in understanding the issues raised and assists them to deduce the crux of these issues. Topics covered include: Misappropriation of hekdesh property; redemption of maaser sheni; ownership of maaser sheni; guidelines on what one may purchase with maaser sheni funds; items which may be used to effect kiddushin; deviations of certain forbidden items; inheriting tithes; placing a monetary value on the benefit of gratitude; rescinding thoughts; consecration of fields before the Jubilee year. Version 2: Topics are the same as the earlier version. Only one credit recommendation level is now in effect.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: First Level Students (TS132):; or Second Level Students and beyond (TS332): In the upper division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (7/00). NOTE: Credit can be awarded for this course, the other Survey course of the same title, and the two Intensive Study courses of the same title. Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (5/06 revalidation). NOTE: Credit can be awarded for this course, the other Survey course of the same title, and the two Intensive Study courses of the same title.
Talmud: Makkos (TS281)
Location: Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland, 91 West Carlton Road, Suffern, New York.
Length: 97 hours (19 weeks); in addition, 213.5 hours of supervised peer study.
Dates: September 2005 - Present.
Objectives: Prepare a textual, linguistic, and legal analysis of the applicable Talmudic material; discuss the underlying principles to derive halachic conclusions; follow the dynamics of Talmudic argumentation leading to halachic resolutions; develop a comparative study of the various opinions raised.
Instruction: The first chapter of Tractate Makkos discusses the laws of Zomemim Witnesses, who are guilty of a specific kind of false testimony and are punished with the very consequences they had planned to inflict upon their victims - reciprocal punishment; extensive study of the various disqualifications that may render witnesses or their testimony invalid. The student prepares the applicable Talmudic texts as well as the major halachic opinions of the rishonim and acharonim, and the opinions of various other commentaries and decisors. The instructor guides the students in understanding the issues raised and assists them to deduce the crux of these issues.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (5/06). NOTE: Credit can be awarded for this course, the other Survey course of the same title, and the two Intensive Study courses of the same title.
Talmud: Makkos (TS282)
Location: Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland, 91 West Carlton Road, Suffern, New York.
Length: 97 hours (19 weeks); in addition, 213.5 hours of supervised peer study.
Dates: February 2006 - Present.
Objectives: Prepare a textual, linguistic, and legal analysis of the applicable Talmudic material; discuss the underlying principles to derive halachic conclusions; follow the dynamics of Talmudic argumentation leading to halachic resolutions; develop a comparative study of the various opinions raised.
Instruction:The second chapter of Tractate Makkos focuses on the laws of of exile for one who kills another person inadvertently and delineation of levels of unintentional killing. The student prepares the applicable Talmudic texts as well as the major halachic opinions of the rishonim and acharonim, and the opinions of various other commentaries and decisors. The instructor guides the students in understanding the issues raised and assists them to deduce the crux of these issues.
Credit recommendation: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (5/06). NOTE: Credit can be awarded for this course, the other Survey course of the same title, and the two Intensive Study courses of the same title.
Talmud: Yevamot Survey (TS241)
(Formerly Talmud: Yevamot Survey (TS141, TS341)
Location: Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland, 91 West Carlton Road, Suffern, New York.
Length: 97 hours (19 weeks); in addition, 213.5 hours of supervised peer study.
Dates: Version 1: September 2000 - August 2006. Version 2: September 2006 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Prepare a textual, linguistic, and legal analysis of the applicable Talmudic material; discuss the underlying principles to derive halachic conclusions; follow the dynamics of Talmudic argumentation leading to halachic resolutions; develop a comparative study of the various opinions raised.
Instruction: Version 1: The fourth chapter of Tractate Yevamot focuses on the ceremony of Chalitzah and other issues relevant to the chalitzah process. The student prepares the applicable Talmudic texts as well as the major halachic opinions of the rishonim and acharonim, and the opinions of various other commentaries and decisors. The instructor guides the students in understanding the issues raised and assists them to deduce the crux of these issues. Topics covered include: Performing a levirate marriage or Chalitzah to a widow within 30 days of her husband’s death; questionable paternity of an offspring; status of collection of a Ketubah; lack of proper intention in marriage; Rabbinic ordinances concerning the relatives of a Chalutza; reasons for a waiting period for marriage of a nursing mother; comparison of private mourning periods to public mourning periods; forbidden unions which produce a Mamzer; tainted lineage produced from illicit cohabitation prohibited by a negative commandment. NOTE: This tractate is studied by all students in a given trimester. While the scope of instruction is the same, the depth of study depends upon what level the student is in. Version 2: Topics are the same as the earlier version. Only one credit recommendation level is now in effect.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: First Level Students (TS141): In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion; or Second Level Students and beyond (TS341): In the upper division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (8/01). NOTE: Credit can be awarded for this course, the other Survey course of the same title, and the two Intensive Study courses of the same title. Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (5/06 revalidation). NOTE: Credit can be awarded for this course, the other Survey course of the same title, and the two Intensive Study courses of the same title.
Talmud: Yevamot Survey (TS242)
(Formerly Talmud: Yevamot Survey (TS142, TS342)
Location: Yeshiva Shaarei Torah of Rockland, 91 West Carlton Road, Suffern, New York.
Length: 97 hours (19 weeks); in addition, 213.5 hours of supervised peer study.
Dates: Version 1: February 2001 - January 2007. Version 2: February 2007 - Present.
Objectives: Version 1 or 2: Prepare a textual, linguistic, and legal analysis of the applicable Talmudic material; discuss the underlying principles to derive halachic conclusions; follow the dynamics of Talmudic argumentation leading to halachic resolutions; develop a comparative study of the various opinions raised.
Instruction: Version 1: The sixth, eighth, twelfth, and fifteenth chapters of Tractate Yevamot focuses on the ceremony of Chalitzah and other issues relevant to the chalitzah process, as well as all aspects of the Levirate marriage process. The student prepares the applicable Talmudic texts as well as the major halachic opinions of the rishonim and acharonim, and the opinions of various other commentaries and decisors. The instructor guides the students in understanding the issues raised and assists them to deduce the crux of these issues. Topics covered include: Intention required in levirate marriages; point of transgression in illicit relations; disqualification of a woman to a priest; laws of a High Priest; believability of a wife in testifying about her husband’s death; conflicting testimonies; requirements of Chalitzah; tribunal requirement for observance of a Chalitzah ceremony. Version 2: Topics are the same as the earlier version. Only one credit recommendation level is now in effect.
Credit recommendation: Version 1: First Level Students (TS142): In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion; or Second Level Students and beyond (TS342): In the upper division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (8/01). NOTE: Credit can be awarded for this course, the other Survey course of the same title, and the two Intensive Study courses of the same title. Version 2: In the lower division baccalaureate/associate degree category, 3 semester hours in Judaic Studies, Jurisprudence, Near Eastern Studies, or Religion (5/06 revalidation). NOTE: Credit can be awarded for this course, the other Survey course of the same title, and the two Intensive Study courses of the same title.
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