Jewish Studies Major

Requirements for the Major

A self-designed interdisciplinary Jewish Studies major consists of eight courses plus a senior thesis. To complete the major, each student must take a minimum of six core courses chosen from the Intercollegiate Jewish Studies Program: two required courses (Religious Studies RLST 021 CM - Jewish Civilization , or Religion REL 310 CG - Introduction to the History of Judaism and Jewish Thought ; and Religious Studies RLST 190 PO - Senior Seminar in Religious Studies ); and six electives which should be carefully chosen in consultation with the adviser. Students who choose to major in Jewish Studies are strongly encouraged to spend at minimum a full semester in a study abroad program in Israel or another Jewish Studies focused program.