Jewish Studies

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Introduction

These inter-disciplinary and inter-departmental programs study both traditional and modern Jewry. The courses provide an opportunity to study the religion, languages, literature, history and philosophy of the Jewish people from biblical times to the present.

Jewish Studies Programs

Jewish Studies (Arts program):

Jewish Studies Program is divided into three main areas of concentration:

A: Judaism and Jewish Thought;

B: Jewish History and Society;

C: Jewish Language and Literature.

Specialist program:

(12 full courses or equivalent, including 4 300+series and 1 400-series courses)

1. One Hebrew course: NMC 136Y or NMC230Y1 (or written equivalency examination)
2. Eight courses from one of the areas of concentration listed above
3. Four courses from at least two other Areas

Major program:

(6 full courses or equivalent, including two 300-series courses)
1. Four courses from one area of concentration listed above
2. Two further courses from at least one other area
3. Two courses must be at the 300+ level.

Minor program:

(4 full courses or equivalent, including one 300-series course)