HIST 207 Introduction to Jewish Studies

Jewish Studies is a broad, interdisciplinary field that examines Jews and their cultures from various scholarly perspectives. This course introduces students to Jewish Studies as an academic discipline. Students will explore significant texts, including the contexts in which they were produced and developments in Jewish history, and will engage a range of scholarly approaches to studying the Jewish people and religion. This course requires no background knowledge about Jews or Judaism.

Often cross-listed with RLST 207, JSTS 207

Credit 3 hrs May not be repeated for additional credit
Grade Mode Normal (A-F) Course Rotation TBD

Prerequisites -
Restriction by Major -
Restriction by Class - Undergraduate standing

Equivalent Course(s) - RLST 207, JSTS 207
Course History -
New Course 4/2024, effective Fall 2024

history, Jewish Studies

Winter 2025 Course Sections

Fall 2024 Course Sections