Academic Programs / Liberal Arts
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 Jewish Secular Studies, a five-course mini-minor.
Requirements for the Major
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Language Requirement |
|
|
|
Hebrew |
2002 |
Intermediate II
or
Equivalent approved by a faculty advisor |
3 |
|
Jewish Studies |
2403-4896 |
Select one introductory course from J ST 2403-4896 |
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 2000+ |
12 |
|
Jewish Studies |
4096 |
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 (4096: 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 |
2001 |
Intermediate I
or
Equivalent approved by a faculty advisor |
3 |
LB |
|
|
|
|
|
Jewish Studies |
2403-4896 |
One introductory course from J ST 2403-4896 |
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 Jewish Secular Studies Certificate
Department |
Course # |
Course Name |
Hours |
RCI |
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies |
2501
2502 |
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
History |
2705
3085
3221
3225
3406
3411
3711
4096
4896
4896 |
Antisemitism/Holocaust/Racism
Jewish Studies Internship
Jewish Experience in America
The Image of the Jew in Motion Pictures
Women in Judaism
The Philosophies of Judaism
Mideast Literature in Translation
Independent Study in Jewish Studies
Modern Jewish History
Jews, Judaism & the Modern World |
|
RS
WI
WI
WI |
|
|
|
|
|
Total |
|
|
15 |
|
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