Zionism and the Middle East

3 credits

Explores the roots of Zionism and age-old longing of Jewish people to return to land of Israel. Examines thought of Theodor Herzl the founder of modern Zionism in 18thC and the ideologies of other Zionisms. Religious and political aspects of Zionisms will be analyzed in context of current Israeli-Palestinian crisis. ***Prerequisite: Completion of 24 credit hours or a 200 level RLST course.*** *Note: Students may receive credit for one of RLST 390AZ or RLST 490BX.*