Jewish Studies

Minor in Jewish Studies

Students interested in the academic study of Jewish history, culture, and religion have the opportunity to pursue an interdisciplinary minor in Jewish Studies, administered through the Elie Wiesel Center for Judaic Studies (EWCJS). Faculty from a wide range of units and disciplines participate in this concentration, including the CAS departments of Religion, History, and Modern Foreign Languages & Comparative Literature. Students may choose to concentrate in a particular field of Jewish Studies or seek a broad program of study.

Students are encouraged to schedule an initial advising appointment to discuss their particular field of interest with the Director of the EWCJS at 147 Bay State Road, third floor, or call 617-353-8096.

Six courses are required, with a grade of C or higher, including CAS RN 216. Of the remaining five courses, no more than one can be at the 100-level, and no more than one at the 200-level. The remaining three courses should be taken at the 300-level or higher, with the exception that CAS LH courses numbered LH 250 or higher may be taken toward this 300-level requirement. The study of Hebrew is strongly encouraged. Students who choose to complete the CAS foreign language requirement using Hebrew may receive credit for CAS LH 212 toward the minor in Jewish Studies. Any student may count up to two courses in Hebrew language toward the minor, provided those courses are taken at the CAS LH 212 level or higher.

An updated list of courses counting toward the minor in Jewish Studies can be found on the website of the Elie Wiesel Center for Judaic Studies.

Study Abroad

Students accepted to the Boston University Study Abroad and Internships Programs’ Haifa Language, Liberal Arts & Internship Program or another accredited academic institution in Israel are encouraged to apply for financial support from the EWCJS. Preferential consideration will be given to Hebrew and Jewish studies concentrators.