Jewish Studies

The Jewish Studies Program seeks to examine the multiple dimensions and complexities of Jewish civilization throughout its broad chronological and geographical range. In so doing, the program contributes to Boston College's efforts to internationalize and enrich its curriculum by creating a space for reflection on an ethnically and religiously diverse campus. Jewish Studies as an academic discipline draws upon almost every area in the humanities and social sciences in order to understand the myriad expressions of Jewish civilization over thousands of years.

The Minor in Jewish Studies consists of a total of six three-credit courses, including one foundation course “Introduction to Jewish Culture and Civilization” and five electives. Students are encouraged to fulfill Core classes that can also be used for the minor (Theology, Cultural Diversity, Literature, History, and Arts Cores). All Hebrew classes used for the MCAS language requirement can be applied to the minor. As an interdisciplinary minor, students will end up with coursework in at least three Morrissey College of Arts & Sciences departments. Only one course of the six can be used to fulfill requirements in another major or minor.