“Jerusalem in Regional Politics”
Dr. Yitzhak Reiter, Emory University, Fall 2018
Jerusalem is a city holy to the world’s three monotheistic religions and a rallying point for contesting groups in the Middle East. This course is aimed at engaging students in critical and creative discussions about the various aspects of Jerusalem regarding the following topics: the city’s historical and emotional identity in Judaism, Christianity and Islam; boundaries and territory; the demographic challenge; the national and religious character of the city; the local, regional and international realms for those beyond the Middle East; the Temple Mount/Al-Aqsa controversy; the security barrier; the struggle for sovereignty; and the Jerusalem issue in the peace process. The course is designed to accommodate students who have not taken any previous courses in religion or Middle East studies.
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