The faculty and staff of the Borns Jewish Studies Program are pleased you have selected Indiana University to further your education! One of the largest undergraduate Jewish Studies programs in the U.S., IU Jewish Studies is noted for its commitment to undergraduate education, excellence in classroom experiences, as well as student programming, scholarships, internships, prizes, and travel support for students.

You’ll find below all the information you need for first year orientation and fall registration right here:

• Hebrew Placement
  
• Degree Requirements
  
• Fall Jewish Studies Course List
  
• What classes should majors take in the fall?
• What classes should certificate students take in the fall?
• What classes should Jewish Studies minor students take in the fall?

Hebrew Placement 

If you have previous knowledge of Hebrew, you should take the Modern Hebrew placement exam online at least 72 hours before you arrive for first year orientation: foreignlanguageplacement.indiana.edu (click on Modern Hebrew).

Majors should take:

1. A course in Modern Hebrew or Yiddish
2. Introduction to Jewish History: From the Bible to Spanish Expulsion- JSTU-J 251
   
3. If you have room in your schedule, consider taking any of our other 100 or 200 level offerings

Certificate Students should take:

1. Introduction to Jewish History: From the Bible to Spanish Expulsion- JSTU-J 251
   
2. If you have room in your schedule, consider taking any of our other 100 or 200 level offerings, including a modern Hebrew course!

Minors should take:

1. Any of our other 100 or 200 level offerings, including a modern Hebrew course.