Are you interested in learning about Judaism, the Bible, ancient and modern Israel, the Holocaust and antisemitism, Jewish literature and music, American Jewish culture and identity, East European and Yiddish culture, and Jewish history? Do you have a desire to learn a Jewish language–Modern Hebrew or Yiddish?
Students of all backgrounds can explore Jewish culture and its evolution and expression from biblical times to the present and come to understand major moments in the formation of Christianity and Islam, as well as distinct episodes in the history and culture of the Middle East, Europe, and America.
In Jewish Studies, you can structure your coursework according to your specific areas of interest. The interdisciplinary degree is easily combined with other majors and prepares you for a variety of rewarding career paths including public administration, government service, non-profit, education, communal service, foreign service, the rabbinate, the ministry, the cantorate, as well as graduate studies in religion, international relations, history, foreign languages, and social work. A Jewish Studies degree is also excellent preparation for graduate or profrofessional school, including law, medicine, and business.
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