Liberal Arts
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Academic Programs / Liberal Arts
Jewish Studies
Faculty Administrators:
Terry Rey, Chair of the Religion Department
Mark Leuchter, Faculty Advisor, Jewish Studies
Elliot Ratzman, Faculty Advisor, Jewish Studies
Staff Administrators:
Colleen Knapp, Administrator, Interdisciplinary Programs
Stephanie Morawski, Coordinator
811 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 2,000 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.
Summary of Degree Requirements
1. University Requirements:
- Math 0701 (4sh) and/or English 0701 (4sh), if required by placement testing.
- All Temple students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses as part of the major. See below for a list of the specific courses required for your major.
- Students must complete requirements of the General Education (GenEd) Program. See the General Education section of the Undergraduate Bulletin for more details.
2. College of Liberal Arts Requirements:
- Completion of a minimum of 123 credits, including: 90 credits in CLA/CST courses, 45 credits of which must be at the upper level (numbered 2000-4999). For Social Science majors, 6 upper level credits must be taken in the Humanities Departments (English, French, German, Greek and Roman Classics, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese (only available at our Japan campus), Philosophy, Religion, Russian, and Spanish), Art History, or any department in the College of Science and Technology.
- A minimum GPA of 2.0, cumulatively, in CLA/CST coursework, and in the major.
- Only courses in which a student receives a grade of at least C- can satisfy GenEd, major, minor, or CLA Foreign Language and Global Studies requirements.
3. Foreign Language/Global Studies Requirements:
1) All students must complete the second level of a foreign language;
2) All students must complete at least one course from the GenEd World Society category; and
3) All students must complete one of the following options:
- Third level of a foreign language;
- Demonstrated proficiency in a foreign language;
- A second General Education World Society course;
- Study Abroad at an approved program; or
- Take one Global Studies course from the list on the CLA College Graduation
Requirements page.
4. Major Requirements (33 s.h.)
Specifically Required courses:
- Hebrew 2001 and 2002
- Jewish Studies 4096
Other Requirements:
- One Jewish Studies course numbered 2000-2999.
- Two courses in Jewish Religion selected from the list below.
- Two courses in Jewish History selected from the list below.
- One course in Hebrew language, literature, or culture selected from the list below.
Electives in Major
- Two electives in Jewish Studies numbered 2000-4999. This requirement cannot double-count with any of the above requirements.
5. General electives vary according to a student's individual program of study. Consult your academic advisor for more information.
Requirements for the Major
Subject |
Course # |
Course Title |
Hours |
Attribute |
Language Requirement |
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Hebrew |
2001 |
Intermediate 1 |
3 |
LB |
Hebrew |
2002 |
Intermediate 2
or
Equivalent approved by a faculty advisor |
3 |
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*Jewish Studies |
2000-2999 |
One course at the 2000 level |
3 |
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Two Jewish Religion courses from the following list: |
6 |
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Jewish Studies/Religion
Religion
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies/Religion
Jewish Studies/Religion
Political Science
Jewish Studies/Religion
|
3404
3405
3406
3407
3411
3411
4406
|
Dead Sea Scrolls
Judaism & Literature
Women in Judaism
Jews, America, & Sports
Philosophies of Judaism
Classical Political Philosophy
Between the Torah & the Talmud
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*Two Jewish History courses from the following list: |
6 |
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Jewish Studies/History
Jewish Studies
History
Jewish Studies/History
Religion
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies
History
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies/Religion
Jewish Studies
History |
2705
2706
2706
3221
3401
3406
3571
3571
3408
4406
4896
4896 |
Anti-Semitism/Holocaust/Racism
Survey of Jewish History
Jewish Diaspora
Jewish Experience in America
Modern Trends in Judaism
Women in Judaism
Israel & the Arabs
Israel: History, Politics & Society
Israel in the Middle East
Between the Torah & the Talmud
Modern Jewish History
Jews, Judaism, & the Modern World |
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WI
WI
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*One course in Hebrew language, literature, or culture from the following list: |
3 |
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Jewish Studies/Hebrew
Jewish Studies/Hebrew
Religion
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies/Religion
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies/Hebrew
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies/Religion
Political Science
Hebrew
Jewish Studies/Hebrew
|
2797
2779
3405
3406
3407
3408
3711
3250
3411
3411
2003+
3797 |
Jewish Humor Past & Present
Love Themes in Hebrew Literature
Judaism & Literature
Women in Judaism
Jews, America, & Sports
Israel in the Middle East
Israelis & Palestinians
Topics: Jews & Film
The Philosophies of Judaism
Classical Political Philosophy
All Hebrew language courses above 2002
Literature & Art of the Holocaust |
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WI
WI |
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Jewish Studies |
Electives |
Two electives numbered 2000+ |
6 |
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Jewish Studies |
4096 |
Independent Study in Jewish Studies |
3 |
WI |
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Total |
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33 |
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*All students must take two writing-intensive courses in their major. In addition to Jewish Studies 4096,
students must select one Jewish Studies elective that is writing-intensive.
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
Subject |
Course # |
Course Title |
Hours |
Attribute |
Language Requirement |
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Hebrew |
2001 |
Intermediate I
or
Equivalent approved by a faculty advisor |
3 |
LB |
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Jewish Studies |
2000-2999 |
One course at the 2000 level |
3 |
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One Jewish Religion course from the following list: |
3 |
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Jewish Studies/Religion
Religion
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies/Religion
Jewish Studies/Religion
Political Science
Jewish Studies/Religion |
3404
3405
3406
3407
3411
3411
4406 |
Dead Sea Scrolls
Judaism & Literature
Women in Judaism
Jews, America, Sports
The Philosophies of Judaism
Classical Political Philosophy
Between the Torah & the Talmud |
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One Jewish History course from the following list: |
3 |
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Jewish Studies/History
Jewish Studies
History
Jewish Studies/History
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies
History
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies/Religion
Jewish Studies
History |
2705
2706
2706
3221
3406
3571
3571
3408
4406
4896
4896 |
Anti-Semitism/Holocaust/Racism
Survey of Jewish History
Jewish Diaspora
Jewish Experience in America
Women in Judaism
Israel & the Arabs
Israel: History, Politics & Society
Israel in the Middle East
Between the Torah & the Talmud
Modern Jewish History
Jews, Judaism, & the Modern World |
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WI
WI |
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One course in Hebrew Language, Literature, or Culture from the following list: |
3 |
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Jewish Studies/Hebrew
Jewish Studies/Hebrew
Religion
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies/Religion
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies/Hebrew
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies/Religion
Political Science
Hebrew
Jewish Studies/Hebrew |
2797
2779
3405
3406
3407
3408
3711
3250
3411
3411
2003+
3797 |
Jewish Humor Past & Present
Love Themes in Hebrew Literature
Judaism & Literature
Women in Judaism
Jews, America, & Sports
Israel in the Middle East
Israelis & Palestinians
Topics: Jews & Film
Philosophies of Judaism
Classical Political Philosophy
All Hebrew language courses above 2002
Literature & Art of the Holocaust |
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WI
WI |
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Jewish Studies |
Electives |
Two upper-level electives |
6 |
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Total |
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21 |
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Requirements for the Jewish Secular Studies Certificate
Subject |
Course # |
Course Title |
Hours |
Attribute |
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies |
2408
2409 |
Jewish Secularism/Jewish Civilization I
or
Jewish Secularism/Jewish Civilization II
Note: If both courses are taken, one may be used as an elective below. |
3 |
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Select four of the following electives: |
12 |
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Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies
History |
2705
3000
3085
3221
3250
3406
3411
3711
4096
4896
4896 |
Anti-Semitism/Holocaust/Racism
Topics in Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies Internship
Jewish Experience in America
Topics: Jews & Film
Women in Judaism
The Philosophies of Judaism
Israelis & Palestinians
Independent Study in Jewish Studies
Modern Jewish History
Jews, Judaism & the Modern World
Note: If a student takes Jewish Studies 2408 AND 2409, one may count as an elective in this category. |
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WI
WI
WI |
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Total |
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15 |
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Suggested Semester-by-Semester plan
Freshman Year – 1st Semester |
Subject |
Course # |
Course Title |
Hours |
Attribute |
English |
0802, 0812, or 0902 |
Analytical Reading & Writing |
4 |
GW |
GenEd |
08xx or 09xx |
Quantitative Literacy |
4 |
GQ |
Hebrew |
1001* |
Elements I |
4 |
LA |
GenEd |
08xx or 09xx |
Science & Technology I |
3 |
GS |
Subtotal |
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15 |
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Freshman Year – 2nd Semester |
Subject |
Course # |
Course Title |
Hours |
Attribute |
IH |
0851 or 0951 |
Mosaic: Humanities Seminar I |
3 |
GY |
Hebrew |
1002** |
Elements II |
4 |
LA |
GenEd |
08xx or 09xx |
Race & Diversity |
3 |
GD |
GenEd |
08xx or 09xx |
Science & Technology II |
3 |
GS |
GenEd |
08xx or 09xx |
World Society |
3 |
GG |
Subtotal |
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16 |
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Sophomore Year – 1st Semester |
Subject |
Course # |
Course Title |
Hours |
Attribute |
Hebrew |
2001* |
Intermediate I (2000+ Humanities) |
3 |
LB |
IH |
0852 or 0952 |
Mosaic: Humanities Seminar II |
3 |
GZ |
GenEd |
08xx or 09xx |
U.S. Society |
3 |
GU |
CLA/CST |
0800-4999 |
Any CLA/CST Elective |
3 |
|
CLA/CST |
0800-4999 |
Any CLA/CST Elective |
3 |
|
Any |
0800-4999 |
One Elective in Any School or College |
2 |
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Subtotal |
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17 |
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Sophomore Year – 2nd Semester |
Subject |
Course # |
Course Title |
Hours |
Attribute |
Hebrew |
2002** |
Intermediate II (2000+ Humanities) |
3 |
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GenEd |
08xx or 09xx |
Arts |
3-4 |
GA |
GenEd |
08xx or 09xx |
Human Behavior |
3 |
GB |
CLA/CST |
2000+ |
One 2000+ CLA/CST Course |
3 |
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Jewish Studies |
2000-2999 |
One 2000-2999 Jewish Studies Course |
3 |
WI+ |
Subtotal |
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15-16 |
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Junior Year – 1st Semester |
Subject |
Course # |
Course Title |
Hours |
Attribute |
CLA/CST |
2000+ |
One 2000+ CLA/CST Course |
3 |
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Jewish Studies |
2000+ |
One 2000+ Jewish Studies Course |
3 |
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See Above |
3000+ |
One Jewish Religion Course From
Approved List
|
3 |
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CLA/CST |
0800-4999 |
Any CLA/CST Elective |
3 |
|
CLA/CST |
0800-4999 |
Any CLA/CST Elective |
3 |
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Subtotal |
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15 |
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Junior Year – 2nd Semester |
Subject |
Course # |
Course Title |
Hours |
Attribute |
CLA/CST |
2000+ |
One 2000+ CLA/CST Course |
3 |
|
See Above |
2000+ |
One Jewish History Course From
Approved List |
3 |
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See Above |
3000+ |
One Jewish Religion Course From
Approved List
|
3 |
|
Jewish Studies |
2000+ |
One 2000+ Jewish Studies Course |
3 |
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CLA/CST |
0800-4999 |
Any CLA/CST Elective |
3 |
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Subtotal |
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15 |
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Senior Year – 1st Semester |
Subject |
Course # |
Course Title |
Hours |
Attribute |
See above |
2000+ |
One Jewish History Course From
Approved List |
3 |
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CLA/CST |
2000+ |
One 2000+ CLA/CST Course |
3 |
|
CLA/CST |
0800-4999 |
Any CLA/CST Elective |
3 |
|
CLA/CST |
0800-4999 |
Any CLA/CST Elective |
3 |
|
CLA/CST |
0800-4999 |
Any CLA/CST Elective |
3 |
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Subtotal |
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15 |
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Senior Year – 2nd Semester |
Subject |
Course # |
Course Title |
Hours |
Attribute |
See Above |
2000+ |
One Hebrew Language, Literature, or
Culture Course From Approved List |
3 |
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Jewish Studies |
4096 |
Independent Study in Jewish Studies |
3 |
WI |
CLA/CST |
0800-4999 |
Any CLA/CST Elective |
3 |
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Any |
0800-4999 |
One Elective in Any School or College |
3 |
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Any |
0800-4999 |
One Elective in Any School or College |
3 |
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Subtotal |
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15 |
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Degree Total |
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123 |
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*Course typically offered only in the fall semester.
**Course typically offered only in the spring semester.
+At least one required course for the major beside 4096 must be a writing-intensive course. This course
can be either a general or an area elective.
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