BA in Jewish Studies in Gainesville United States | University of Florida

The Bud Shorstein Center for Jewish Studies supports scholarly exploration of Jewish heritage, languages, traditions, and beliefs for University of Florida students. Learners cultivate analytical skills while appreciating the field's rich diversity. The center encourages cross-disciplinary perspectives spanning creative arts, humanities, and textual studies. Academic programs highlight historical developments and comparative analyses between Jewish populations and other cultural/religious groups. Classes incorporate diverse theoretical lenses examining social constructs like class, ethnicity, gender, race, and sexuality through both textual analysis and performance-based methodologies.