Judaic Studies (BA, Minor)
Binghamton, USA
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
May 2025
TUITION FEES
USD 7,070 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for new York state residents | for out-of-state residents and international residents - $26,160
Introduction
The Judaic studies program offers students an interdisciplinary perspective on three millennia of Jewish culture: Jewish social, religious, and political history; Jewish literature — biblical, modern, and postmodern; Jewish thought; and modern Israel. The curriculum draws from both the humanities and the social sciences and covers a wide array of topics including modern Hebrew and Yiddish. Judaic studies majors can construct their areas of specialization within the major.
Area specializations include but are not limited to Jewish communal service, Jewish history, Jewish thought, Holocaust studies, literature and culture, and those that are individually designed. Judaic studies also offers minors in Judaic studies, Israel studies, and Hebrew, and a minor in religious studies.
Internships, Research Opportunities, and More
Students are encouraged to take internships for credit at local Jewish agencies. Internship opportunities are available through Hillel Academy, the Jewish Community Center, The Reporter (newspaper), Judaic studies, the Jewish Federation of Broome County, the synagogue administration, and Chabad House. In addition, students can take advantage of study-abroad opportunities in Israel, offered through the SUNY system, to enhance their learning experience.
Accelerated/4+1 Degrees
You may also be interested in our accelerated/4+1 degree programs which allow students to complete their bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in just 5 years!
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Scholarships and Funding
High-performing students are automatically considered for merit-based scholarships.
Curriculum
Some courses to consider in your first year:
JUST 111 - Philosophy of Religion
This survey course explores some of the many philosophical and methodological questions that emerge from the study of religious thought. Topics include the nature of religious subjectivity, divinity, prayer, sacrifice, and faith. 4 credits. Levels: Undergraduate
JUST 257 - Jews and Muslims
This course offers a survey of Jewish‐Muslim relations from the emergence of Islam through the modern period. Beginning with the medieval period, topics covered include the relationship between Islam and peoples of the Book, Jewish communal life and self‐government, participation in Mediterranean trade, the world of the Cairo Geniza, and intellectual and cultural achievements of the “Golden Age of Spain.” Moving to the early modern and modern periods, topics covered will include Jewish life in the Ottoman lands, the rise of European imperialism, the dissolution of the empire, and the emergence of nationalism. 4 credits. Levels: Undergraduate
HEBR 101 - Hebrew I
Communicative introduction to the language and its culture. Provides a thorough grounding in reading, writing, grammar, oral comprehension, and speaking. Intended for beginners, whose knowledge does not exceed 50 Hebrew words. No prerequisites. 4 credits. Offered in Fall. Levels: Undergraduate
YIDD 101 - Yiddish I
Communicative introduction to the language and its culture. Provides a thorough grounding in reading, writing, grammar, oral comprehension, and speaking. Intended for beginners. No prerequisites. 4 credits. Offered in Fall. Levels: Undergraduate
HEBR 102 - Hebrew II
Second semester of the communicative introduction to the language and its culture. Provides a thorough grounding in reading, writing, grammar, oral comprehension, and speaking. Prerequisites: HEBR 101 with a grade of C- or equivalent. 4 credits. Offered in Spring Levels: Undergraduate
YIDD 102 - Yiddish II
Second semester of the communicative introduction to the language and its culture. Provides a thorough grounding in reading, writing, grammar, oral comprehension, and speaking. Prerequisites: YIDD 101 with a grade of C- or equivalent.4 credits. Offered in Spring. Levels: Undergraduate
Program Outcome
After You Graduate
Judaic studies majors acquire a wide range of skills that are easily transferable to the real world, including an ability to adapt in cross-cultural settings, analyze and relate to unfamiliar settings, communicate logically, make critical observations, mediate conflicts and disputes in basic values, etc. Majors graduate with a liberal arts degree that prepares them for both graduate studies and for professional studies such as law, business, or public administration, as well as careers in Jewish communal organizations.
The listing below offers examples of potential career paths, some of which may require further study or training:
- Academic Advisor
- Community Activist
- Cultural Center Coordinator
- Foreign Service Officer
- Fundraiser
- Historic Site Interpreter
- International Student Advisor
- Lawyer
- Multicultural Consultant
- Policy Analyst
- Professor
- Research Assistant
- Teacher
- Translator
Program Tuition Fee
English Language Requirements
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