The Bachelor of Arts, Judaic Studies Major

Judaic Studies is an interdisciciplinary program offering courses that draw upon a variety of perspectives.

Requirements for the JS Major are:

JUDA 100 or equivalent

HITO 104

HITO 105

Upper-division competence in Hebrew, normally fullfilled by completion of the Hebrew Language courses

JUDA 1      JUDA 101

JUDA 2      JUDA 102

JUDA 3      JUDA 103

Twelve-upper-division courses to be selected in consultation with a faculty advisor (Juda 101,102 & 103 can be counted), see list of approved courses.

Minor(s) in Judaic Studies

Their are two minors available to students. Seven courses are required to complete the minor, all course must be approved by a faculty advisor prior to completing the degree.

Judaic Studies (JU25) -seven courses

Required courses:

JUDA 100

HITO 104

HITO 105

Four upper-division courses to be selected in consultation with a faculty advisor

Hebrew Language & Literature (MO52)- seven courses in Hebrew Language & Literature

suggested courses:

JUDA 1      JUDA 101

JUDA 2      JUDA 102

JUDA 3      JUDA 103

One elective course to be selected in consultation with a faculty advisor

Fall 2009

JUDA 1 - Beginning Hebrew: Acquisition of basic conversation,vocabulary, fundamentals of Hebrew grammar, and reading.

JUDA 101- Introduction to Hebrew Texts: Reading and analysis of texts from Biblical through modern authors, study of advanced vocabulary and grammar. Course taught in Hebrew and in English.

HITO 104 - Jews & Judaism/ Ancient & Medieval Worlds: The political and cultural history of the Jews through the early modern period. Life under ancient empires, Christianity and Islam. The post-biblical development of the Jewish religion and its eventual crystallization into the classical, rabbinic model.

HINE 162 - This course approaches the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament) from the perspective of cultural anthropology. Institutions studied will include the family, rites of passage, food taboos, warfare, animism, demons, sorcery, and animal sacrifice. Formerly HINE 111; students may not receive credit for HINE 111 and HINE 162/262. Graduate students will be required to complete an extra paper. Prerequisite: upper-division or graduate standing and department stamp.

ANAR 185 -Middle East Desert Cultural Ecology: Field study in Jordan. Examines how cultural systems interact with desert by examining technology, economic organization, kinship and religion in relation to environmental variables through time.
ANAR 190 -Middle East Archaeological Field School: The archaeological field school will take place in Jordan. It is an introduction to the design of research projects, the techniques of data collection, and the methods of excavation. Includes post-excavation lab work, study trips, and field journal.

PHIL 185 - A general introduction to the philosophy of religion through the study of classical and/or contemporary texts. Among the issues to be discussed are the existence and nature of God, the problem of evil, the existence of miracles, the relation between reason and revelation, and the nature of religious language.

Winter 2010

JUDA 2  - Intermediate Hebrew: Continued Study of vocabulary and grammar, emphasis on fluency in conversation and reading.

JUDA 102- Introduction to Hebrew Texts: Reading and analysis of Hebrew Literature from a range of periods. Advanced vocabulary and grammar. Course taught in Hebrew and in English.

HITO 105 -  Jewish Modernity from 1648 to 1948

HINE 103 The Jewish Diaspora in antiquity

HINE 112xl Great Stories from the Hebrew Bible

HINE 113 Ancient Near East Mythology

Spring 2010

JUDA 3  - Intermediate Hebrew: Continued Study of vocabulary and grammar,introduction to literary and non-literary texts.

JUDA 103- Advanced  Hebrew Texts: Synthesis of fluency, reading, and grammatical skills. Reading of tests from a range of periods..

HIEU 145 The Holocaust as Living History

HIEU 171 Jewish Politics in Eastern Europe

HINE 105 The Bible and the Near East: The Prophets

HINE 170 Special Topics in Jewish History

LTWL 172 Moses & Multiplicity This course will consider the multiple identities of Moses from a broad range of historical, religious and cultural perspectives

SOC 178 - The Holocaust

Course(s) below can be taken any quarter. Student must make arrangements with individual Faculty members. (P/NP only)

JUDA 198 - Directed Group Study in Judaic Studies Directed Group study on a topic not generally included in the regular curriculum
JUDA 199 Independent  Study in Judaic Studies Directed Group study on a topic not generally included in the regular curriculum