Jewish Studies aims to foster knowledge of Jewish civilization -- the religion, history, and culture of the Jews. Interdisciplinary in nature, the Program employs a variety of methodologies to examine a history of more than three thousand years and diaspora communities on virtually every continent. It enables students to acquire a broad knowledge of the field along with some of the fundamental tools required for its continued pursuit. These skills include the ability to read and comprehend core religious and historical texts of the Jewish tradition, as well as methods for interpreting other materials relevant to the study of the Jewish religion, history, and culture.

The Program allows students to concentrate in one of two disciplinary areas: either religion or history. While all majors will be required to complete four core courses in language, religion, and history, students in both concentrations will be equipped with the methodological skills fundamental to each.

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