Major in Jewish Studies

Requirements

Overview

Students majoring in Jewish studies are required to complete nine courses (thirty-six credit hours), all of which must be taken for a letter grade, divided in the following manner: four credit hours from the core requirement course, which is Jewish Studies 101. Twenty-four credit hours from electives (five of which must be above the 100 level, one must be a 400-level advanced seminar) – including three topical areas (History and Civilization, Language and Literature, Religion and Culture) and three chronological areas (Ancient, Medieval, and Modern); eight credit hours in Hebrew or another Jewish language. Students have the option of taking one related course not cross-listed with Jewish studies, with their adviser’s approval.