B.A. in Modern Jewish Studies

The Modern Jewish Studies program offers several purposes. The goal of the program is to aid in research and the study of contemporary Jewish and Israeli affairs, as well as modern Jewish history. It is also the program’s objective to give public lectures as well as symposia on Jewish topics and subjects. In addition to these lectures, the program also makes it a priority to compile and supply a list of regional speakers who are able to address subjects of interest to the Jewish community. Internships are very important to the program, as they provide students the chance to participate in organizations that relate to Judaic Studies. Modern Jewish studies is a multidisciplinary major that provides an understanding of Jewish civilizations as the result of the interactions of Jewish culture, history, politics, and religion with other civilizations in societies where Jews have been the dominant majority population (the first tow Jewish commonwealths and the modern state of Israel) and in those of the Diaspora Jewish communities where Jews have been a minority group. Career Opportunities: Those completing the major will be prepared for careers or further graduate training in Foreign Service, overseas business, education, social services, multi-media productions, visual and literary arts, advocacy organizations, museum work, and the ministry.