Israel, Palestine, and What We Owe Each Other

(1 Credit Hour) · Undergraduate

Co-led by two Notre Dame faculty members, one Jewish and one Muslim, this one-credit course will enable a multi-narrative lens on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to understand how we got to October 7 and its aftermath, and to think about where we go from here. Alongside the class sessions, students will be expected to attend public lectures addressing issues such as international law; the distinctive vision of a Catholic university in relation to the conflict; peacebuilding in the midst of extreme polarization; and possible ways forward. In some cases, we will have the opportunity to meet separately with the speakers at these events. We hope that passionate advocates on either side of the conflict will feel welcome in this course alongside others who are simply curious and wish to learn more about one of the most important conflicts in the world. The fall and spring semesters offer distinct readings and events; thus, both new students and those who participated in the fall are eligible to register in the spring. This course will only meet 10 times.