Courses
Judaic Studies Curriculum
The Major
(30 Credits)- Jewish Civilization: Society, Culture, and Religion (JUH/JUS 231*). This course will be designated as Humanities (JUH) or Social Sciences (JUS) depending on the instructor. Its purpose will be to acquaint beginning students with the approaches and areas of inquiry common to the field of Judaic Studies.
- An advanced seminar in Judaic Studies (JUS 401, JUS 410, or JUS 411).
- Survey of Jewish Literature (ENG 205).
- A course in Hebrew at the 200-level or higher (which can be used simultaneously to fulfill the College of Arts and Sciences Foreign Language requirement).
- One course in Ancient Jewish History and Society and one course in Modern Jewish History and Society. Courses will be designated appropriately by the Program Director each semester.
- 15 more credits (5 courses) in classes listed in or cross-listed with Judaic Studies, 12 credits of which must be completed at the 300-level or higher.
Honors in Judaic Studies consists of the above plus an Honors Thesis and one additional elective at the 300 level or higher.
The Minor
(15 Credits)- Jewish Civilization: Society, Culture, and Religion (JUH/JUS 231). This course will be designated as a Humanities course (JUH) or Social Sciences course (JUS) depending on the instructor. Its purpose will be to acquaint beginning students with the approaches and areas of inquiry common to the field of Judaic Studies.
- Survey of Jewish Literature (ENG 205).
- A course in Hebrew.
- A course in Ancient Jewish History and Society (to be designated as such by the Program Director each semester).
- 3 more credits (1 course) in class listed or cross-listed with Judaic Studies, which must be completed at the 300-level or higher.
A grade of "C-" or better must be attained in each course taken for the major or the minor.
* Formely JUH/JUS 111
