Contact  Ken Frieden, Director, 506 Hall of Languages, 315-443-1894, or Pamela Paul Coloton, Secretary, 514 Hall of Languages, 315-443-5671.

Advisory Committee  M. Barkun, Z. Braiterman, J. Cooper, K. Frieden, J. Kornfilt, F. Marquardt,
C. Rosenzweig, L. Shires, H. Teres, L. Thomas, D. Vincow, S. Wadley, J.W. Watts.

This interdisciplinary minor explores the various forms of Judaic expression. Faculty research and teaching focus on the Hebrew Bible, Hebrew and Yiddish fiction, European and American literature, ethnic literary traditions, the arts, and modern Judaic thought and culture. Students may study these and other aspects of Judaism and Jewish life. The Judaic Studies program benefits from a wide variety of resources, such as the Holstein Family Endowment, which supports field trips, and the Arlene and R. Raymond Rothman Endowment, which sponsors visiting lecturers in Judaic Studies.  The annual B.G. Rudolph Lectureship in Judaic Studies brings distinguished speakers to campus. Graduate students are eligible to apply for the Benjamin Fellowship, and undergraduates may submit Holocaust-related papers to the Kalina Prize competition.

REQUIREMENTS
The minor requires 21 credits in Judaic studies, at least 12 in courses numbered 300 or above. Students take a 12-credit core, which includes two courses selected from REL 215, 231, and 235; either a history or a sociology course numbered 300 or above and concerned with the Jewish people and/or approved by the program director; and the Judaic studies senior seminar (JSP/REL 439).
    An additional 9 credits are required in related courses chosen in consultation with the director of the program. Two years of Hebrew are recommended but not required. Coursework in Hebrew  201, 202, or 300 may be counted in the 9 credits.