Academic Bulletin 2023-2024 
    
    Nov 10, 2024  
Academic Bulletin 2023-2024 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

ENVSC 372 - Judaism, Justice, and Food

(Also listed as RELST 372)
Credits: 4
An exploration of the relationship between food, justice, and Jewish identities. Students learn about Jewish ethnic, cultural, and religious history as they explore the complex justice issues related to food. Students investigate all aspects of food production including growing, processing, cooking, and eating as they relate to issues of race, gender, religion, class, and sexuality. Students examine Jewish biblical dietary laws, rabbinic regulations, and modern kosher cookbooks to understand the formation and flexibility of Jewish food systems.

Prerequisite: None

Distribution Requirements: HE, PD.