BA in Jewish Studies in Evanston United States | Northwestern University

Northwestern's Jewish Studies program takes an interdisciplinary approach to exploring Jewish culture across different eras, emphasizing how Jewish communities have engaged with broader societies. The program investigates Jewish identity as a multifaceted concept encompassing cultural, ethnic, and religious dimensions. Specifically, Jewish Studies classes provide education in Jewish texts, languages, philosophy, literature, religion, and history. Faculty members aim to cultivate students' abilities in analytical reading, writing, and reasoning through comparative methods that connect universal themes with specific Jewish experiences.

Enrolling in Jewish Studies courses allows you to satisfy several Foundational Discipline requirements: Social and Behavioral Sciences (FD-SBS), Historical Studies (FD-HS), Ethical and Evaluative Thinking (FD-EET), and Literature and Arts (FD-LA). These courses serve various purposes - whether you're examining personal heritage, enhancing analytical skills, or pursuing intellectual curiosity. The program attracts a wide range of students, including many with no prior exposure to Jewish traditions.