Bachelor of Arts in Jewish Studies
Programme overview
Main Subject
Area Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The major is designed to offer an in-depth engagement with the historical and cultural experience of Jews throughout the world, and to Jewish thought, literature, and contemporary political and social issues. Those completing the major are encouraged to participate in the study-abroad offerings of the program and to obtain at least a working knowledge in a language relevant to research in Jewish Studies such as Hebrew, Russian, or German. We require majors to write a senior thesis over the course of two terms (JWST 86 and 87) or take a one-term independent study (JWST 85) as a culminating experience. This would include writing a major research paper, preferably making use of a foreign language.
Jewish Studies Majors will:
· Understand the general contours of Jewish history from the Second Temple period to the present.
· Demonstrate familiarity with reading Jewish texts in English translation, including biblical, rabbinic, medieval commentaries, and modern Jewish thought.
· Understand the general practices and beliefs of Judaism.
All majors are encouraged to participate in the joint JWST/GERM three-week Winterim FSP in Berlin, which offers one course credit towards the major. There is no specific language requirement for the major, though students are encouraged to obtain reading proficiency in Hebrew texts, classical and modern, and make use of whatever language skills they have to understand the Jewish historical experience
All of our courses are cross-listed, and we welcome students modifying the JWST major with appropriate courses from other departments and programs.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Area Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
The major is designed to offer an in-depth engagement with the historical and cultural experience of Jews throughout the world, and to Jewish thought, literature, and contemporary political and social issues. Those completing the major are encouraged to participate in the study-abroad offerings of the program and to obtain at least a working knowledge in a language relevant to research in Jewish Studies such as Hebrew, Russian, or German. We require majors to write a senior thesis over the course of two terms (JWST 86 and 87) or take a one-term independent study (JWST 85) as a culminating experience. This would include writing a major research paper, preferably making use of a foreign language.
Jewish Studies Majors will:
· Understand the general contours of Jewish history from the Second Temple period to the present.
· Demonstrate familiarity with reading Jewish texts in English translation, including biblical, rabbinic, medieval commentaries, and modern Jewish thought.
· Understand the general practices and beliefs of Judaism.
All majors are encouraged to participate in the joint JWST/GERM three-week Winterim FSP in Berlin, which offers one course credit towards the major. There is no specific language requirement for the major, though students are encouraged to obtain reading proficiency in Hebrew texts, classical and modern, and make use of whatever language skills they have to understand the Jewish historical experience
All of our courses are cross-listed, and we welcome students modifying the JWST major with appropriate courses from other departments and programs.
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