Program Overview

Jewish Studies Program

The Jewish Studies Program offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of the history, religion, social experience, and culture of the Jewish people. By bringing a variety of fields and disciplines to bear on its subject, the program intends to convey to students the complex interaction of forces that create and express Jewish ethnic and religious identity. Students completing the program will have a broad knowledge of the field along with the tools necessary for continued study of Jewish civilization in all its manifestations.

Program Details

• The program is interdisciplinary, covering the history, religion, social experience, and culture of the Jewish people.
• It aims to provide students with a broad knowledge of the field and the tools for continued study.
• The program conveys the complex interaction of forces that create and express Jewish ethnic and religious identity.

Affiliate Programs

• Modern Hebrew, in the Department of Modern Languages and Literatures

Program Structure

• Minor in Jewish Studies
• Courses JWST and HBRW
  • JWST and HBRW Spring 2026

Academic Approach

The program brings a variety of fields and disciplines to bear on its subject, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of Jewish Studies. This approach allows students to explore the subject from multiple angles, gaining a deeper insight into the complexities of Jewish civilization.