Why Choose Jewish Studies?
As a student in the Jewish studies concentration, you’ll explore the major historical and religious trends in Jewish civilization since its inception in antiquity. You’ll also become familiar with a broad range of developments both encountered and fostered by the Jewish people: their contact with other world civilizations, classical literature, social and religious institutions, and interaction with the modern world. In this concentration, Jews and Judaism are studied both in their own internal context and as paradigms for wider trends in history and religion.
While you can combine this concentration with any major, it’s an especially good complement to majors in ancient civilization, combined languages, comparative literature, history, philosophy, and sociology.
Minimum number of courses to complete this concentration: 7
RequirementsHands-On Learning
As a complement to this concentration, you can engage in a variety of related experiential learning opportunities, including internships, study abroad, and research.
Careers
A foundation in Jewish studies is an asset to those seeking careers in fields such as advocacy, law, education, social work, public history, and religious life.
Program Director
Professor Everett Fox Phone: 1-508-793-7355