About This Course
This six-unit course is on Midrash as a literary genre and consists of six units. Each unit includes a prerecorded lecture by Jonathan Reich as well as a handout.
Through this course students will learn the background, history, theory and architecture of Midrash and Midrash in reading before studying and interpreting Midrash texts.
Students will receive half (.5) credit for completing this course
Course overview
Unit 1 – Introduction to Midrash
Unit 2 – Mechanics of Midrash
Unit 3 – Midrashim on Cain and Abel
Unit 4 – Midrashim on Abraham (Part 1 of 2)
Unit 5 – Midrashim on Abraham (Part 2 of 2)
Unit 6 –A collection of interesting Midrashim
Course Objective
Through video lessons and reading of different Midrash texts as well as short quizzes this course aims to give you a better understanding of Midrash as a genre. Furthermore, students will learn the theory and meaning of Midrash as well as techniques to interpretated as well as to understand any Midrash.
Assessment
Assessments for this course will include one quiz for each unit.
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Ratings and Reviews
Susanna BluhmThese are very thoughtful, well-organized lectures, delivered in an intentional, personable way. (This instructor is not just reading from notes.) I learned so much.
Megan MiccoThis course really inspired me by teaching core fundamentals of Midrashic technique. I feel like I have a better understanding of the subject and am eager to engage with more Midrashic texts. The material was cogent and easily accessible. Recommned
Jonathan T. Reich is an excellent teacher and guide throughout this course. The text-rich study was accessible and explained the rabbinic techniques of creating midrash.