Judaic Studies Minor
Students may structure their own course of study in consultation with the program director, but they are expected to gain an understanding of basic Jewish religious beliefs and practices as well as those political, social, and cultural forces that have helped shape the historical experiences of the Jewish people.
For a 15-credit minor in Judaic studies, students complete the following:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Select five courses in Judaic Studies, including: | 15 | |
At least two courses in Religious Studies | ||
At least one course outside the Department of Religious Studies | ||
| Total Credits | 15 | |
Independent study and internships are encouraged and can be substituted for any course (other than the two required Religious Studies courses) with the approval of the program director. Students are also encouraged to apply for spring, summer, fall, or year-long programs in the United States or Israel, especially those offering Hebrew language study. Students receiving credit for such programs and/or Judaic studies courses taken at another university may count up to six Hebrew language credits and three additional credits toward the Judaic Studies minor.
Judaic Studies Electives
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AHST 1109 | Jewish Art: Moses to Modernity | 3 |
| AHST 1191 | Art and Mythologies of Nazi Germany, Fascist Italy, Bolshevik Russia: Comparative Systems & Outcomes | 3 |
| ENGL 1130 | Literature of the Holocaust | 3 |
| ENGL 3072 | All About Eve | 3 |
| HEBR 1110 | Elementary Hebrew I | 3 |
| HEBR 1111 | Elementary Hebrew II | 3 |
| HEBR 2210 | Intermediate Hebrew I | 3 |
| HEBR 2211 | Intermediate Hebrew II | 3 |
| HIST 1112 | Germany Between Dictatorship and Democracy | 3 |
| HIST 2205 | Anti-Semitism: Medieval to Modern | 3 |
| HIST 2210 | The Third Reich | 3 |
| HIST 2214 | Modern Jewish History | 3 |
| HIST 2242 | Immigration, Race, and Ethnicity in U.S. History | 3 |
| HIST 2284 | 20th Century Russia | 3 |
| HIST 3304 | The Holocaust in History and Memory | 3 |
| HIST 3371 | Arab-Israeli Conflict | 3 |
| RLST 1101 | Introduction to Judaism | 3 |
| RLST 1111 | History of the Jewish Experience | 3 |
| RLST 1201 | Hebrew Bible/Old Testament | 3 |
| RLST 2113 | Jews and Judaism in America | 3 |
| RLST 2115 | Women in Judaism | 3 |
| RLST 2117 | The Literature of Jewish Modernity | 3 |
| RLST 2118 | Faith After the Holocaust | 3 |
| RLST 2120 | Modern Jewish Theology | 3 |
| RLST 2150 | Second Temple Judaism and the Dead Sea Scrolls | 3 |
| RLST 2155 | Jewish Mysticism | 3 |
| RLST 2205 | Women in the Bible | 3 |
| RLST 2209 | Jewish Interpretations of Scriptures | 3 |