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Minor
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Jewish Studies

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

641 Anderson Hall
215-204-1644
www.temple.edu/jewishstudies

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, culture, beliefs, customs, practices, texts, and languages of the Jewish people. It addresses the legacy of over two thousand years of Jewish life as it has been lived in Jewish communities across the globe.  At Temple we pay particular attention to contemporary issues of Jewish culture, identity, and practice.  Students can either major or minor or can now do a certificate program in secular Jewish Studies, a five course mini-minor.

Requirements for the Major

Department Course # Course Name Hours RCI
Language Requirement      
Hebrew 0062 Intermediate II
     or
Equivalent approved by a faculty advisor
3  
Jewish Studies 0110-0122 Select one introductory course from JS 0110-0122 3  
Religion* Electives Two relevant courses 6  
History* Electives Two relevant courses 6  
Hebrew* Electives Two courses in language or literature 6  
Jewish Studies Electives Four electives numbered 100+ 12  
Jewish Studies W342 Independent Jewish Studies 3 WI
         
Total     39  
*Students should select courses in these Departments that are related to Jewish language, religion and culture.  


Distinction in Major

Jewish Studies majors may graduate with distinction if they have a GPA of 3.5 or better in the major, 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 advisor to plan an individual program of study.

Requirements for the Minor

Department Course # Course Name Hours RCI
Language Requirement      
Hebrew C061 Intermediate I
    or
Equivalent approved by a faculty advisor
3 LB
         
Jewish Studies 0110-0122 One introductory course from JS 0110-0122 3  
Religion* Elective One relevant course 3  
History* Elective One relevant course 3  
Hebrew* Elective One course in language or literature 3  
Jewish Studies Electives Three upper-level electives 9  
         
Total     24  
*Students should select courses in these Departments that are related to Jewish language, religion and culture.  

Requirements for the Secular Jewish Studies Certificate

Department Course # Course Name Hours RCI
Jewish Studies

Jewish Studies
0180

0181
Jewish Secularism/Jewish Civilization I
     or
Jewish Secularism/Jewish Civilization II
3  
         
Select four of the following electives: 12  
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies
0005
W122
0141
0211
0223
R234
W255
0299
0333
W342
The Image of the Jew in the Motion Picture
Modern Jewish History
Mideast Literature in Translation
The Philosophies of Judaism
Jewish Experience in America
Antisemitism/Holocaust/Racism
Jews, Judaism and the Modern World
Jewish Studies Internship /Practicum
Women in Judaism
Independent Study in Jewish Studies
 
WI



RS
WI


WI
         
Total     15  


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