This interdisciplinary major introduces students to the field of Judaic Studies and provides opportunities for in-depth study of the history, religion, and cultures of the Jews. Through coursework, study abroad, and independent research, students can explore Jewish literature, language, and experience throughout the world and across time periods stretching from biblical Israel to the present day.
A major in Hebrew and Judaic Studies is useful to combine with related course work in many different fields, including but not limited to: Anthropology, Classics and Ancient Mediterranean Studies, Comparative Literary and Cultural Studies, English, German Studies, History, Human Rights, Languages, Middle Eastern Studies, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology and Religious Studies. Students will work closely with their advisor to design a program of study that reflects their academic interests.
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Recommended Preparation
HEJS 1103 Who Are the Jews? Jewish Identity through the Ages is useful preparation for this major. At least two years of biblical or modern Hebrew are recommended for students interested in study abroad in Israel or in graduate level academic Judaic Studies
Requirements
The Hebrew and Judaic Studies major requires 36 credits, including 24 credits of of 2000-level HEJS courses, plus 12 credits of coursework at the 2000-level or above in a related area. Students will consult with their major advisor to determine which related coursework or study abroad courses will receive credit. Pass/Fail courses cannot be used to meet these requirements.
Students satisfy the Writing in the Major requirement by completing at least one HEJS W course.
With advisor approval, a maximum of six credits of Special Topics or Independent Study course may be used to fulfill major requirements.
HEJS Courses
Students must select 24 credits from the following courses:
Possible Related Coursework
Students can discuss additional options with their major advisor.
University Common Curriculum Requirements
Every student must meet a set of core requirements to earn a baccalaureate degree, in addition to those required by the student's major course of study and other requirements set by the student's school or college. For more information about these requirements, please see Common Curriculum Requirements.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Degree Requirements
Students must meet a set of requirements established by the college in addition to the University's Common Curriculum requirements. For more information, see the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences section of this catalog.
