RELJ 2030

I thought this class was very interesting, but sometimes found it difficult to follow and understand the material since I'm not Jewish. Most of the students in our class were, so they seemed to know a lot about the material. Professor Alexander is very friendly and approachable and she encourages you to question Judaic traditions (and doesn't get offended by it). If you can think critically on the spot, this class is definitely for you. There were two midterms and two papers, all of which were graded fairly, so it's not hard to pull at least a B with minimal effort.

Class is focused on the historical history of Judaism rather than the biblical source. Most of the course deals with Rabbinical Judaism. Professor grades IDs and Short Answers ineffectively because you must answer the question in the exact wording she desires otherwise you will only get half credit. Do not recommend this class for students not interested in religious studies

Overall, this course is interesting once you get halfway through the semester. You definitely learn a lot about this subject and get a deeper understanding of the religion. It is very reading-heavy, but as long as you glance over the material, you'll be alright. The other part of this course is the writing, which is difficult at times. Professor Alexander is definitely particular in how she wants your essays to be structured as well as your overall writing. However, her office hours are very helpful and will always guide you to write an "A-level" essay. If you are interested in religion, this course will be interesting to you.