BA in Jewish Studies in Minneapolis United States | University of Minnesota Twin Cities

This interdisciplinary field explores Jewish history and cultures spanning from ancient biblical times to today. The rich diversity of Jewish civilizations, combined with unifying elements like religion and language, provides fertile ground for examining continuity, adaptation, and transformation. The undergraduate curriculum covers subjects including Hebrew scriptures, Second Temple Judaism, rabbinic Judaism's origins and core texts, Jewish history across ancient, medieval, and modern periods, Jewish literature and philosophy, the Holocaust, contemporary Israel, and Jewish influences in popular culture. The program collaborates with departments such as Classical & Near Eastern Studies, Sociology, History, Spanish & Portuguese Studies, French & Italian Studies, English, German, Scandinavian & Dutch, Political Science, and the School of Music. Students can also take Holocaust-related courses through the University's Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies. Jewish studies majors develop valuable skills in critical thinking, research, and writing that transfer to various fields and careers. They also cultivate cross-cultural understanding and historical perspective - qualities highly valued in professional settings. The program supports undergraduates with research opportunities and helps them secure internships and career-building experiences.