Jewish Studies

The Jewish Studies Minor is an interdisciplinary program exploring the culture, history, and literature of Jews throughout the ages. Through this Minor, students will gain an understanding of Jewish civilization and its sources, from Ancient Israel and the Hebrew Bible, to the Second Temple Period and Classical Rabbinic Literature, to the Middle Ages and Modern Judaism. The Minor in Jewish Studies is an interdisciplinary and interdepartmental undergraduate program administered through the Faculty of Arts.

Minor in Jewish Studies

The minor consists of 21 credits, of which at least 18 credits must be at the 300-level or above.

Lower-level Requirements

  • Foundation: 3 credits from AMNE_V 160, AMNE_V 251, AMNE_V 260, AMNE_V 261 or AMNE_V 262

Upper-level Requirements

  • Ancient Israel and the Hebrew Bible: 3 credits from AMNE_V 341, AMNE_V 364, or AMNE_V 373; and,
  • Second Temple Period and/or Classical Rabbinic Literature: 3 credits from AMNE_V 331, AMNE_V 361, AMNE_V 363, or AMNE_V 383; and,
  • Medieval and/or Modern Judaism: 3 credits from HIST_V 341 or HIST_V 342
  • 9 credits of additional courses with Jewish Studies content (on any period) at the 300-level or higher, from the List of Approved Courses.

For the current List of Approved Courses, please see the website for the Minor in Jewish Studies.


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