Departments & Programs

Jewish Studies

Major in Jewish Studies
Purpose

The major in Jewish Studies provides students with an in-depth knowledge of Jewish studies, as well as proficiency in a language of relevance to Jewish studies.

Required Courses
  1. JSTU-H 250, JSTU-B 250, or GER-Y 250 (3 cr.)
  2. JSTU-J 251/HIST-H 251 (3 cr.) and JSTU-J 252/HIST-H 252 (3 cr.)
  3. Six additional courses in Jewish Studies (18 cr.) at the 300–400 level.
  4. One additional course (3 cr.) in Jewish Studies at any level.

A maximum of 3 courses may be credited from language testing or from transfer credit. Courses taken at Hebrew University (via IU Overseas Study) count as IUB courses.

Students must also complete the degree requirements of the College of Arts and Sciences.

Total: 30 credit hours.