ATHE Ltd
Level 3
QN: 603/2225/1
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ATHE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Jewish Studies
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ATHE Ltd. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 810 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
ATHE Ltd
Syllabus Units
9 Units
Guided Hours
810 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Contemporary Halacha
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Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the origins of selected Jewish Laws
- Understand how ancient Jewish laws are applied today
- Examine the role of Rabbinical legal decision (psak)in defining Jewish Law
2
Eretz Israel (The Land of Israel)
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the Covenant between G-d and the Jewish people with regards to Eretz Israel through the study of Biblical, Midrashic and Talmudic sources
- Understand the relationship between the Eretz Israel and the Jewish People
- Understand the experiences of the Jewish People in Eretz Israel during selected periods of the Common Era
- Know about places of biblical interest in Eretz Israel and their significance
3
Jewish Philosophy and Ethics
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the fundamental concept in Judaism of Man’s mission in this world
- Understand what is required to live a virtuous life from a Jewish perspective
- Understand selected concepts in Jewish thought and their ramifications
- Understand how the chosen concepts can be applied to contemporary issues
4
Jewish Prayer
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the text and deeper meaning of selected Jewish Prayers
- Evaluate selected prayers with regard to:- when they were written- by whom- when they are recited
- Examine the power of prayer
5
Pentateuch
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the key events in the Pentateuch within their given contexts
- Understand the origin, culture and heritage of the Jewish Nation through study of key events
- Be able to identify and explain literal and allegorical meaning in specific texts of the Pentateuch
- Understand how events in the Pentateuch have implications for daily life
- Understand Rashi's commentary on the Pentateuch
6
Text Based Pentateuchal Study
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the significance and meaning of episodes and events recorded in one of the books of the Pentateuch and the moral lessons to be learned from them
- Apply the events recorded in the selected book to everyday life situations
- Understand the approach of classical commentators to the interpretation of passages
- Be able to analyse passages and to compare and contrast their different interpretations by the commentators
7
The Development of the Jewish People in the Diaspora
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand experiences of the Jewish people in different periods and/or locations between1648 CE until the present
- Understand the challenges faced by the Jewish People in the chosen periods
- Understand the moral lessons to be learned. from events in the chosen periods
- Understand the role of Jewish Leaders in the chosen periods
8
The Five Megilot
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Know the context and the main themes of the selected megiloth
- Understand the meaning of selected passages within the megiloth
- Understand the significance of names, events and statements within the megiloth
- Understand the practical and moral lessons to be learned from the episodes and events within the megiloth
9
The Jewish Year
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand the origins and purpose of Jewish festivals derived from both biblical and rabbinic sources
- Know about the worship, practice and observance of the festivals
- Understand the worship and experience of the Sabbath day and its spiritual significance
- Understand the significance of Rosh Chodesh and how it is observed
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 603/2225/1
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- ATHE Ltd
- Qualification Type
- Vocationally-Related Qualification
- Operational Start
- Aug 2017
- Operational End
- May 2026