Modern Jewish Studies B.A.

About this Program

• Examine Jewish cultures and ideas through literature, philosophy, Holocaust studies, the Israel-Palestine conflict and modern anti-Semitism.
• Gain familiarity with Jewish art, architecture and visual culture, and explore Judaism, the Hebrew Bible and classic Jewish texts.
• Experience a range of interesting events, including lectures, films and musical performances, among others.
• Connect with students who have similar academic and religious interests through Chabad House, Hillel Jewish Student Union and LIME: Israeli-Palestinian Dialogue Group.
• Broaden your perspective through academically relevant study abroad programs in Tel Aviv, Israel, and Madrid, Spain.
• Develop analytical skills and cultural competencies to prepare for a variety of careers, including those in business, writing, academia and more.

General Information

Jewish Studies at Syracuse University takes as its signature focus the Jewish experience in modern times, Jewish cultures and ideas. A student Major or Minor can build his or her course of study around an individually crafted course of study. Courses explore American, European, Israeli, and Yiddish literatures, Jewish thought and culture, Jewish philosophy, Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Holocaust Studies and modern anti-Semitism, “Jewish” art, architecture, and visual culture, as well as an introduction to Judaism, introductory and advanced level work in Hebrew Bible, and the classical Jewish textual tradition.