Majoring & Minoring in Jewish Studies

Majoring in Jewish Studies at Tulane University
A major in Jewish studies has as a prerequisite one year of Modern Hebrew (HBRW 101 and 102, or the equivalent). The major consists of at least 30 credits in Jewish Studies courses, Hebrew courses, or courses in related fields. The major must include JWST 101 Introduction to Judaism, as well as one course in each of the ancient, medieval, and modern periods. At least one course should be at the 400 level or above. Courses taken to fulfill Tulane's foreign language proficiency requirement cannot be counted toward the major.

Minoring in Jewish Studies
A minor in Jewish Studies consists of 21 credits in Jewish Studies courses and must include JWST 101 Introduction to Judaism, as well as one course in each of the ancient, medieval, and modern periods. The minor does not require courses in Hebrew Language.

 

Interested in a Major? A Minor? One of our courses? Please drop by to speak with us or send us an email: jwst@tulane.edu.