Major in Judaic Studies
In addition to completing the general university degree requirements and those required to earn a Bachelor of Arts, the major in Judaic Studies must meet the departmental requirements listed below.
Students must earn a total of 52 credits in Judaic Studies courses as follows:
Required courses:
- JST 317U: Jewish History from Antiquity to the Medieval Period (can also be taken as HST 317U)
- JST 318U: Jewish History from the Medieval Period to the Present (can also be taken as HST 318U)
- HEB 203: Modern Hebrew Readings (students who have relevant proficiency in modern Hebrew may test out of the language requirement)
- JST 407: Seminar (or equivalent, i.e., any 400-level course in Judaic Studies)
- 4 credits of JST 402, JST 405, or JST 409 -- internship or independent study
- 32 credits of upper-division JST courses or instructor-approved equivalents. Can include up to 12 credits of HEB 301 and higher
- 4 credits of approved upper-division subject area outside of the Judaic Studies program
Please note that majors are strongly encouraged, though not required, to take third-year Hebrew (HEB 301-303). To that end, HEB 301 and higher count towards the 32-credit JST elective requirement.
Areas of concentration:
In addition to the required courses above, students must choose an area of concentration in which they will take at least 12 credits of upper-division courses.
- Area A: Jews in Antiquity
- Area I: Israel Studies
- Area J: Judaism
- Area L: Literature, Culture, and the Arts
- Area M: Modern Jewish History
For more information about current Judaic Studies course offerings, please visit our Courses page and the JST degree map (link forthcoming).
New students considering the major are welcome to contact Prof. Meir directly to set up an appointment .