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Jewish Studies

Why take courses in our program?

The interdisciplinary Jewish Studies Program teaches students to appreciate and analyze both continuities and differences in Jewish history, religion, and culture around the world.

What kinds of questions does Jewish Studies explore?

  • How can we read and comprehend core religious and historical texts of the Jewish tradition? 

  • What methods can we apply to understand diverse Jewish cultures?
  • What has been the relationship between Jews and other religions, cultures, and societies?

 

What advice would you give students interested in taking courses in Jewish Studies?

Whether taking one class or planning to pursue graduate study, students in Oberlin’s Jewish Studies program will find a collegial, open-minded, and diverse community.

Taking Courses

Courses for non-majors or general interest

  • JWST 100, however many 200-level courses are suitable for new students.

Getting started in the major

While JWST 100 is a requirement of the major, many 200-level courses are suitable for new students, meaning there are many entry points into the major. We also encourage students to include language acquisition as part of their Jewish studies major.

    Majoring in Jewish Studies

    Provided are two examples of how a student could distribute courses required for the major over three or four years. See the catalog for additional details about major requirements.

    Sample Four-Year Plans
      Fall Spring
    Y1 JWST 100
    GERM 101    		 JWST 2XX
    GERM 102
    Y2 JWST 2XX JWST 3XX
    JWST 2XX
    Y3 Study Away Study Away
    Y4 JWST 3XX JWST 400
      Fall Spring
    Y1   JWST 2XX
    Y2 JWST 100  
    Y3 JWST 3XX
    JWST 2XX    		 JWST 2XX
    JWST 3XX
    Y4 JWST 3XX
    JWST 3XX    		 JWST 400

     

    Related Areas of Study

    Art History, Comparative Literature, History, Politics, and Religion. 

    Learn More

    Jewish Studies Major Requirements
    Jewish Studies Department