Modern Jewish Studies

Immerse yourself in the many facets of the Jewish experience in modern times, as well as Jewish cultures and ideas, with this interdisciplinary major.

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Degree

B.A. Modern Jewish Studies

Degree Duration

4 Years :

1 year pathway + 3 year degree

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Start Dates

August | January | May

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Overview Why Study Discover University

Degree Overview

This interdisciplinary major explores Modern Jewish culture and religion. Faculty research and teaching focus on the Hebrew and Yiddish fiction, European and American literature, Jews and Judaism in modern Europe and America, the arts, thought and culture, Israel, and the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The major provides broad, interdisciplinary knowledge of Jewish experience both historical and contemporary, and is meant to prepare students for further pursuits in Jewish culture, history, and religion upon graduation, either academically or in private life. The Jewish Studies Program offers courses and advising to students, and a range of events (lectures, films, musical performances, etc.) for students, faculty, and the larger community. Graduate students are eligible to apply for the Benjamin Fellowship, and all students may submit Holocaust-related papers to the undergraduate and graduate Kalina Prize competition.

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Important

You may incur additional costs in the course of your education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, study materials and additional resources.

Study Reasons

Examine Jewish cultures and ideas through literature, philosophy, Holocaust studies, the Israel-Palestine conflict and modern anti-Semitism.

Gain familiarity with Jewish art, architecture and visual culture, and explore Judaism, the Hebrew Bible and classic Jewish texts.

Connect with students who have similar academic and religious interests through Chabad House, Hillel Jewish Student Union and LIME: Israeli-Palestinian Dialogue Group.

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