BA Jewish Studies

The Major in Jewish Studies prepares undergraduate students to treat area studies such as the study of Jews and Judaism from different disciplines, i.e., history, religious studies, language and linguistics, literature, theology, political science, and anthropology. The Major thus combines the Humanities and the Social Sciences in the investigation of Jewish Studies. The interdisciplinary approach to the Major has two objectives: first, to train students in understanding various aspects of Jews and Judaism and second, to expose students to the serious investigation of topics with different disciplines and methodologies. The program offers a great opportunity to pursue a high-quality liberal arts education. In addition, the Major provides an excellent foundation for students who would like to pursue Jewish Studies in Graduate School, enroll in a rabbinical program, or work in Jewish organizations and communities.