Committee on Judaic Studies

R. Eisen (Director), N. Brown, E. Cline, J. Cohen, P. Duff, L. Jacobson, F. Moskowitz, Y. Peleg, B. Reich, W. Reich, D. Schwartz, M. Ticktin, S. Waisman

Columbian College of Arts and Sciences offers an interdisciplinary program in Judaic studies leading to the degree of Bachelor of Arts. This program is intended for students who wish to investigate the history, language, literature, religious and philosophical thought, and political and social experience of the Jewish people from the perspective of several academic disciplines. (Students who wish to concentrate on the religious aspects of Judaism and its relationship to the other religious traditions of the world may prefer to elect a major in religion with an emphasis on Judaism [see Religion].) Students who have studied abroad should verify the residence requirements of Columbian College of Arts and Sciences.

Bachelor of Arts with a major in Judaic studies—The following requirements must be fulfilled:

1. The general requirements stated under Columbian College of Arts and Sciences.

2. Required courses for the major (43 credit hours):

(a) Hebr 1—2, 3—4; Hist 158 and another 100-level course in Jewish history; Rel 9 or Hist 108; Rel 106 or 107; PSc 176 or 179.

(b) Two courses in literature; may be in Hebrew, including Hebr 103, 104, 120—121, or in translation, including Clas 100, 101.

(c) Two additional courses pertaining to Judaic studies selected from lists available at www.gwu.edu/~judaic; substitutions are permitted with the approval of an advisor designated by the Committee on Judaic Studies.

Minor in Judaic studies—Required: Hebr 1—2 and a minimum of 12 credit hours, chosen in consultation with an advisor designated by the Committee on Judaic Studies, from the courses listed at www.gwu.edu/~judaic. (Of the 12 credit hours, at least 6 must be taken at GW and at least 6 must be in courses other than Hebrew language study.)