Judaic Studies (BA in Religion)

Major Writing Requirement:

Degree Core Requirements:

1. RELG 201

   Religions of the World: The Human Religious Experience
   3
2. RELG 391

   Theory and Method in the Study of Religion
   4

Two Courses from Traditions:

Religious literacy is essential for understanding how diverse traditions shape human thought, ethics, politics, and cultural practices. By engaging with at least two major traditions, students gain comparative insight into how different communities construct meaning, authority, and ritual life. These case studies foster critical thinking about global diversity and provide interdisciplinary depth central to the major.

1. RELG 211

   Introduction to the History of Jewish Thought
   3

Plus one additional course from:

1. RELG 210

   Introduction to the History of Christianity
   3
2. RELG 212

   Introduction to Islam
   3
3. RELG 213

   Introduction to Hinduism
   3
4. RELG 214

   Buddhism
   3

Two Courses from Judaism in Antiquity:

This requirement provides students with a firm grounding in the textual and historical roots of early Judaism. They will gain literacy in the study of biblical texts and its commentary traditions, and examine early Judaism within the wider context of the larger Mediterranean world.

1. RELG 203

   History and Religion of Ancient Israel
   3
2. RELG 204

   Christian Origins
   3
3. RELG 303

   Traditions and Memory in Ancient Israel and Greece
   3
4. RELG 304

   The Prophetic Books
   3
5. RELG 313

   Paul, Pharisee & Apostle
   3
6. RELG 315

   Judaism before the Rabbis
   3
7. RELG 316

   Rabbis and Fathers

   As published: “Rabbis and Fathers (Other courses may fulfill this requirement. Consult with your advisor.)”
   3

Two Courses from Judaism in the Medieval and Modern World:

This requirement introduces students to developments in the thought and the institutions of Judaism as they change throughout the medieval and modern periods. Students will be introduced to an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Judaism as it is impacted by changing historical conditions. Additionally, students will be exposed to a variety of literary, philosophical, and historical texts, and to the enduring relevance of the study of Judaism in the present.

1. ANTH 331

   Culture and Society in the Middle East and North Africa
   3
2. RELG 308

   Topics in Religion

   As published: “Topics in Religion (Post-Holocaust Jewish and Christian Thought)”
   3-4
3. RELG 309

   The Holocaust
   3
4. RELG 308

   Topics in Religion

   As published: “Topics in Religion (The Jewish Political Tradition )”
   3-4
5. RELG 311

   Modern European Jewish History
   3
6. RELG 326

   Judaism in America
   3
7. RELG 327

   Dating, Sex, Love, and Marriage: Gender and Judaism Throughout History
   3
8. RELG 335

   Modern Jewish and Christian Thought
   3

Other courses may fulfill this requirement. Consult with your advisor

Electives:

One elective at any level. This can include any of the above courses, select RELG 100s, select RELG 150s, transfer RELG credit in the field of Judaic Studies, or any course that carries the JDST attribute. Consult with your advisor to see if your COLL 100, COLL 150 or transfer credit can fulfill this requirement.

Remaining electives at the 300/400 level. These can be any courses at the 300 level included above or any course at the 300 or 400 level that carries the JDST attribute