BIB 337 Eliyahu Hanavi
Rabbi Jef Segelman
We will study the life and work of the Prophet Elijah from the perspective of understanding the making of a spiritual leader. We will use both biblical and rabbinic texts, artistic images, and more in seeing how we can use the life of this prophet in understanding and working on clergy formation and spiritual leadership. This class will count as a Bible text class.
2 credits
This course is taught only in person at AJR in Yonkers.
PRO 300 The Art of Teaching Contemporary Adults
Leah Kahn
In this course, we will better understand the unique opportunities and challenges that rabbinic and cantorial educators face when teaching the different stages of adult learners. Adults bring independence, self-direction, life experiences, readiness, and motivation to their learning. This class will enable students to acquire the pedagogical skills, tools, and methods to utilize a holistic and cohesive approach for teaching Jewish text while simultaneously building community for adults in various settings. This method enables rabbinical and cantorial students to engage students thoughtfully and confidently while teaching diverse groups of learners with sophistication and rigor. Within a cohort of like minded, reflective practitioners, rabbinical and cantorial students will continue refining their teaching craft by learning specific pedagogical techniques and community organizing methods to fully engage adults in their future classes and programs. By the end of this course, in addition to analyzing and preparing for adult education, AJR students might understand their own learning style better. Whether participants are experienced or aspiring educators, this course will enable rabbinical and cantorial students to embolden their teaching approach with a fresh set of techniques.
2 credits
This course is taught only online.
