An Introductory Course in Jewish Education

From Section:
Teacher Education
Published:
Mar. 04, 2012
2012

Source: Religious Education Volume 107, Issue 5, 2012, pages 455-475

Foundations of Jewish Education is a required course for master's degree students in Jewish Education offered by the William S. Davidson School of Jewish Education at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. As an introduction to the theory and practice of Jewish education, it seeks to integrate theory from a wide range of fields as a way of helping students conceptualize the practice of Jewish education.

 

Using syllabi from three different versions of the course, including an online version of it, this study identifies three central themes that animate the syllabi. The nature of the relationship between theory and practice, a key component of this course, is examined in light of the interdisciplinary orientation of the syllabi. Finally, questions about the distinctly religious dimensions of the course are raised as part of an inquiry into the implications of religious pluralism in Jewish education.


Updated: Feb. 07, 2017
Keywords:
Graduate School | Research | Syllabi | Teacher education