Judaic Studies

The dynamic multi-disciplinary program in Judaic Studies affords an exceptional and unusual educational opportunity for students to cultivate an appreciation of the historic role played by Jewish culture and the Jewish religion in the development of human civilization; how Judaism, Jewish culture and Jewish peoples have interacted with other cultures, traditions, and religions; and how Judaism and Jewish culture have been represented in various discourses, images, cinema, and disciplines.

Students in this minor will benefit from:

Academic rigor and dedication to intellectual training of the highest order
A curriculum constantly invigorated by interdisciplinary perspectives, guest speakers, and distinguished visiting scholars
A deep understanding of the Jewish people, its culture, language, history, thought, religion, ethics, literature, philosophy and traditions.