Jewish Studies Minor

JOSHUA BOAZ KOTZIN, Ph.D., Coordinator

The minor in Jewish Studies is an interdepartmental program which involves faculty from the departments of English, Religious Studies, History, and Political Science. A planned program of courses drawn from current and future offerings, the minor has been developed for students who wish to deepen their knowledge of Judaism and Jewish culture. Participation in the program can help students to perceive the relationship of Judaism to other world religions and to understand Judaism’s impact on Western culture. It can stimulate reflection on fundamental human values.

A minimum of 18 credits constitutes the minor. In addition to the designated curriculum, independent study courses are available. Students can satisfy up to nine credits of the minor through summer study at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem. Arrangements should be made with the coordinator of the program.

Requirements for a Minor in Jewish Studies

1.0 Two courses selected from the following: 6 cr

REST 201L - Religion in America 3 Credit(s)
REST 300L - Judeo-Christian Scriptures 3 Credit(s)
REST 204L - Judaism 3 Credit(s)

Four courses selected from the following: 12 cr

HIST 272L - The Ancient East 3 Credit(s)
HIST 349L - Modern Germany: Between Dictatorship and Democracy 3 Credit(s)
ENG 370L - Modern Jewish Literature 3 Credit(s)
ENG 371L - The Hebrew Bible as Literary Classic 3 Credit(s)
ENG 373L - Literature of the Holocaust 3 Credit(s)
POSC 303L - Politics of Prejudice 3 Credit(s)

Total Credit Requirement for a Minor in Jewish Studies: 18 cr

Students may fulfill requirements in other ways upon consultation with the Program Coordinator.