Minor in Jewish Studies

Our students become deft critical thinkers who view the world through the lens of Jewish culture and society, and apply these skills to careers in education, communication, community and social services, law, human resources, information technology, and finance.

The minor in Jewish studies is designed to help students develop a unique, interdisciplinary perspective and build their critical thinking skills by exploring the world through the lens of Jewish studies. Because the program is inherently interdisciplinary, many students are easily able to fulfill Jewish studies minor requirements while simultaneously completing requirements for their major.

  • Gain knowledge of Jewish culture and society 
  • Learn from interdisciplinary faculty
  • Complement your undergraduate studies with a minor

Gain internship opportunities with a nonprofit organization, educational institution, political office, medical school or other site for a semester of service learning

Learn either modern Hebrew, where the focus is on present-day usage, or biblical Hebrew, where we learn the intricacies of biblical forms and how to read and understand the Hebrew Bible

Be successful.

A minor in Jewish studies provides you with an understanding of Jewish culture and prepares you for a variety of careers in our global society.

 

Broaden your employment possibilities with additional knowledge and skills gained from a minor

 

Educator, community support liaison, foreign service officer, translator or interpreter and researcher are common job opportunities for students

 

Work in education, media and communication, community and social services, law, human resources, information technology, and finance

Academic Plan & Requirements

To earn the minor, students must complete a minimum of 18 credit hours in Jewish studies courses, of which 12 credit hours must be upper division. The minor in Jewish studies is open to all students of all backgrounds, Jewish and non-Jewish.

Community & Involvement

We offer students many opportunities to network with peers and faculty, further their studies, and get the most out of their undergraduate experience.

Be inspired.

The Program in Jewish Studies has an extensive network of alumni who have worked in a variety of fields across the globe.

Some alumni of the program include:

Chelsea Miller John

('14)
Recently received her Juris Doctorate from CUNY School of Law and is a staff attorney at Gay Men’s Health Crisis in New York City

Paul Schirmer

('16)
Pursuing a master’s degree in divinity at The Shepherds Theological Seminary in Cary, North Carolina

Joshua Umland

('13)
Pursuing a degree in osteopathic medicine at COMP-Northwest, Western University of Health Sciences in Lebanon, Oregon

Alexis Aaeng

('16)
Director of lifelong learning for Farmington Valley Jewish Congregation in Simsbury, Connecticut

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