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 |
|
|