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, a student must take a minimum of six core courses chosen from the Intercollegiate Jewish Studies Program:

• Two required courses -  RLST021 CM Jewish Civilization  and RLST190 PO Senior Seminar in Religious Studies  
• Six electives which should be carefully chosen in consultation with the adviser
• A senior thesis

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.