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JEWISH STUDIES

Laura Levitt, Director
641 Anderson Hall
215-204-4745
llevitt@temple.edu

Jewish Studies is an interdisciplinary field that allows students to sample courses across the liberal arts curriculum at Temple University. Central to Jewish Studies is an examination of the history, beliefs, customs, practices and languages of the Jewish people throughout the world from the beginnings of recorded history to the present day.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MAJOR

Language Requirement

Department

Course

Title

s.h.

Core Indicator

Hebrew

0062 or

its equivalent in fluency approved by a faculty adviser

Intermediate II

3

 

Coursework: twelve courses drawn from the Jewish Studies curriculum, including

Jewish St

one introductory course (select from JS 0110-0122)

 

3

 

Religion

two courses

  In relevant courses

6

 

History

two courses

  In relevant courses

6

 

Hebrew

two courses in language or literature

 

6

 

Capstone course

Jewish Studies

W342

Independent Jewish Studies

 

WI*

Jewish Studies

Upper Level Electives 12

*  Indicates Writing Capstone for the Major

Distinction in Major

Jewish Studies majors may graduate with distinction if they have a GPA of 3.5 or better in the major, and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better, and a grade of 3.5 or better in the capstone course (W342: Individual research project with a specific faculty member. Intended for majors in the final semester of coursework).

Sub-tracks with Concentrations in History or Religion

Interested students should consult with a Jewish Studies adviser to plan an individual program of study.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MINOR

Department

Course

Title

s.h.

Core Indicator

 

Hebrew

C061 or

its equivalent in fluency approved by a faculty adviser

Intermediate I

3

LB

Coursework: seven courses drawn from the Jewish Studies curriculum, including

Jewish St

One introductory course (select from JS 0110-0122)

 

3

 

Religion

one course

  In relevant courses

3

 

History

one course

  In relevant courses

3

 

Hebrew

one course in language or literature

 

3

 
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