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 as well as one course in each of the following periods:
ancient 210, 314, 315, 352, 360, 425; medieval 350, 352, 353, 354, 411, 435;
modern 220, 321, 322, 334, 344, 375, 430. 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 as well as one course in each of the ancient, medieval,
and modern periods. The minor does not require courses in Hebrew Language.
Courses taken to fulfill Tulane’s foreign language proficiency requirement cannot
be counted toward the minor.

Courses
Check course descriptions Here

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.