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Minors


The Center for Jewish Studies offers a minor with similar parameters to the major though with fewer credit requirements.

The Jewish Studies minor is 15 credit hours. Students must take Introduction to Judaism (3 credits) or a related course. The remaining 12 credits should be courses at the 3000-level or above. Students must complete a minimum of six credits of coursework exclusive to the minor that cannot count toward the major(s) or other minors.

Students must work with the undergraduate advisor to design a minor curriculum that will give a sampling of the Jewish experience across time and across disciplines. 

Students must complete a minimum of six credits of coursework exclusive to the minor that cannot count toward the major(s) or other minors.

Required Courses

JST 2930Special Topics in Jewish Studies (Introduction to Jewish Studies or equivalent)3
Jewish studies or related courses 12
Total Credits15

Students must complete a minimum of six credits of coursework exclusive to the minor that cannot count toward the major(s) or other minors.

Students with background or prior study in Hebrew may be eligible to replace some language instruction courses other Hebrew content courses. Please consult with the faculty in the Bud Shorstein Center for Jewish Studies.

Required Courses

HBR 2221Intermediate Modern Hebrew 24
HBR 3410Advanced Modern Hebrew 14
HBR 3411Advanced Modern Hebrew 24
Approved HBR elective3
Total Credits15

Approved Electives

Hebrew Courses (select one):
HBR 3440Translation in Israeli Media3
HBR 4930Special Topics3
HMW 4200Readings in Modern Hebrew Literature 13
HMW 4201Readings in Modern Hebrew Literature 23