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Minor in Judaic Studies
The Judaic Studies minor offers courses in Judaism, Jewish thought, and Jewish culture through the ages. The Judaic Studies minor recognizes that the Jews form a global community, and, thus, provides a global approach rather than a regional framework for exploring Judaism. This innovative approach encourages students to explore the historical role and contributions of Judaism beyond the Middle East and to appreciate the experiences that connect Jewish communities historically and in the present. To fulfill the requirements for the minor, students take a wide variety of courses from a range of programs, including English, Religion, History and Art History, Modern and Classical Languages, Philosophy, and Sociology.
Degree Requirements (Catalog Year 2008-2009)
See the university catalog for policies governing all minors.
Students pursuing this minor must complete 15 credits distributed as follows:
- Three core courses (9 credits): RELI 370, 371; HIST 388/SOC 450 or HIST 461
- Two elective courses (6 credits) chosen from HEBR 150; HIST 465; RELI 211, 352, 372, 373
Special topics courses and independent studies courses, when relevant, may be used to fulfill elective credits for the minor with prior approval of the coordinator.
In accordance with university policy, at least 8 credits must be applied only to the minor and may not be used to fulfill requirements of the student’s major, concentration, or another minor.
Requirements may be different for earlier catalog years. See the University Catalog archives.
Contact Information
John Barclay Burns
Robinson Hall B 447, MSN 3F1
Fairfax, VA 22030
703.993.1291
jburns@gmu.edu