Jewish Studies Program

The University of Kansas Jewish Studies Program celebrates the Jewish experience with courses on the history, diversity, culture, religion, languages, thought, and practices of the Jewish people.

Program Overview

The University of Kansas is the only institution of higher education in the state of Kansas that offers a B.A. and a minor in Jewish Studies. The program has granted over $18,000 in awards and fellowships to Jewish Studies majors and minors in the academic year. It offers over 30 courses in Jewish languages, Jewish history & culture, Israel studies, & Judaism.

Undergraduate Degrees

The program offers a major and minor in Jewish Studies, providing students with various paths to become scholars of Jewish Studies.

Hebrew and Yiddish Language

The program offers language courses in modern conversational Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew, and Yiddish.

Israel Studies at the University of Kansas

The program explores courses and resources related to Israeli and Palestinian history, politics, and culture.

Opportunities

Planning your Future

The program helps students find their career path with a degree in Jewish Studies.

Courses

The program offers a range of courses that explore Judaism, the Jewish people, their culture, and their role shaping the human experience.

Student Funding

The program offers several excellence-based and need-based scholarships for undergraduate students, thanks to the generous support of donors.

News & Events

The program keeps students and faculty updated with the latest news and events in Jewish Studies at KU.

Program Support

The KU Jewish Studies Program relies on support from donors and funders to ensure the history, culture, language, and religion of the Jewish people continue to be taught at the University of Kansas.

Nondiscrimination Statement

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The Title IX Coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses handles inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and procedures.

Accessibility

The University of Kansas is committed to providing equal access to its programs and activities. The university's accessibility policies and procedures ensure that all students, faculty, and staff have equal opportunities to participate in university life.

University Governance

The University of Kansas is a public institution governed by the Kansas Board of Regents. The university's governance structure ensures that the institution is managed in a fair, transparent, and accountable manner.

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