Judaic Studies (BA)

Judaic Studies

Bachelor of Arts

Coursework Location(s)

Main/Tucson

Areas of Interest

• Culture & Language
• Education & Human Development
• Law, Policy & Social Justice
• Psychology & Human Behavior
• Social & Behavioral Sciences

Overview

Study of the history, culture, language and religion of the Jewish people, one of the world's oldest and most resilient groups. Judaic Studies takes an interdisciplinary approach to learning about all aspects of Jewish culture. Using Modern Hebrew as the base, this Bachelor of Arts program focuses on Biblical Hebrew, Classical Aramaic, and other languages spoken by Jewish communities as well, and touches on topics related to ancient Israel, medieval Jewish history and modern Judaism. In addition to coursework in language and history, students explore Middle East politics and Jewish arts and literature, gaining important critical thinking skills, cross-cultural knowledge and a historical perspective all of which set them up for success in careers in sectors like international business and nonprofit organizations.

Learning Outcomes

• Commitment to Lifetime Learning; Students will demonstrate the skills necessary to realize a personal commitment to lifetime learning. Those skills include: * The ability to evaluate data from diverse sources, *The wisdom to know how best to respond to that data in order to solve problems and improve the human condition. * The ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing * The capacity for independent thought and learning
• Assessment of Students' Knowledge; BA Students will demonstrate a cumulative cultural literacy in Jewish civilization.
• Communicate Ideas; Students will communicate ideas effectively both orally and in writing.
• Proficiency in Modern Hebrew at the 4th-semester level; Students will demonstrate level-specific reading, writing, and speaking skills as determined by the Director of the Hebrew Program.
• Independent Thought and Learning; Students will demonstrate the skills necessary for independent thought and learning.

Program Details

Sample Courses

• JUS 203A: Intermediate Modern Hebrew
• JUS 301: Jewish Civilizations
• JUS 348: Israeli Fiction and Poetry

Career Fields

• Education
• Religion
• Business
• Nonprofit
• Government