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Interdisciplinary Minor in Jewish Studies

Students explore Jewish Studies, a multidisciplinary field devoted to the study of Judaism and Jewish history, thought, culture, and communities.

MinorInterdisciplinary Minor in Jewish Studies

Students explore Jewish Studies, a multidisciplinary field devoted to the study of Judaism and Jewish history, thought, culture, and communities.

Jewish Studies is an international, multidisciplinary field devoted to the study of Judaism, Jewish history, thought, culture and community. The Minor in Jewish Studies is open to all students registered in a four- or five-level program in any Faculty. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 24 units from the lists below. At least 12 of these units will be taken from List A, comprised of courses focusing directly on an area of Jewish Studies. Students are urged to take at least six units of Hebrew language as part of their List A requirements. A minimum of six units will be taken from List B, comprised of courses which provide crucial background for understanding important issues in Jewish Studies. Students are also encouraged to engage in a year of study in Israel, normally done in the third year of a four-year program. Details are available through the Department of Religious Studies, University Hall, Room 104, ext. 24567, or the Office of International Affairs, Alumni Memorial Hall, Room 203.

Students wishing to pursue a Minor in Jewish Studies may obtain more information from the Jewish Studies Minor Area Coordinator in the Department of Religious Studies, University Hall, Room 104.

List A

  • HEBREW 2A03 - Introduction to Biblical Hebrew I
  • HEBREW 2B03 - Introduction to Biblical Hebrew II
  • HEBREW 3A03 - Intermediate Hebrew I
  • HEBREW 3B03 - Intermediate Hebrew II
  • HISTORY 2X03 
  • HISTORY 3DD3 - Jews and Jesus
  • HISTORY 3ZZ3 - Judaism in the Modern World
  • PHILOS 2JP3 
  • RELIGST 1AB3 
  • RELIGST 2B03 
  • RELIGST 2DD3 
  • RELIGST 2EE3 
  • RELIGST 2HB3 
  • RELIGST 2J03 
  • RELIGST 2VV3 
  • RELIGST 2X03
  • RELIGST 2YY3 
  • RELIGST 3DD3 
  • RELIGST 3GG3
  • RELIGST 3J03 
  • RELIGST 3JB3 
  • RELIGST 3K03 
  • RELIGST 3M03 
  • RELIGST 3R03 
  • RELIGST 3ZZ3
  • SCAR 2AM3 - Abraham in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
  • SCAR 2EE3 - Prophets, Priests, and Sorcerers
  • SCAR 2HB3 - Introduction to the Jewish Scriptures/Old Testament
  • SCAR 2HC3 - Introduction to Biblical Hebrew I
  • SCAR 2HD3 - Introduction to Biblical Hebrew II
  • SCAR 2J03 - Introduction to Judaism
  • SCAR 2VV3 - The Bible as Literature
  • SCAR 2YY3 - The Bible and Film
  • SCAR 3BW3 - Gender in Ancient Eastern Mediterranean
  • SCAR 3DD3 - Jews and Jesus
  • SCAR 3EP3 - Jewish Ethics and Politics
  • SCAR 3JF3
  • SCAR 3R03 - Death and the Afterlife in Early Judaism and Christianity
  • SCAR 3RB3 - Ethnicity, Race, and the Bible
  • SCAR 3RC3 - Race, Religion, and Coloniality
  • SCAR 3ZZ3 - Judaism in the Modern World

 

List B

  • ANTHROP 3G03 - Comparative Mythology
  • ANTHROP 3H03 - Anthropological Demography
  • CLASSICS 2P03
  • HISTORY 3I03 - The International Relations of the European Powers, 1870-1945
  • PHILOS 2P03 - Ancient Greek Philosophy
  • PHILOS 2D03 - Bioethics
  • PHILOS 3H03
  • PHILOS 3VV3 - Kant
  • PHILOS 3YY3 - Hegel
  • POLSCI 3AA3
  • POLSCI 3KK3 - Genocide: Sociological and Political Perspectives
  • POLSCI 4D06 A/B - International Politics
  • RELIGST 2C03 
  • SOCWORK 4C03 - Critical Perspectives on Race, Racialization, Racism and Colonialism in Canadian Society
  • SOCWORK 4J03 - Social Change: Social Movements and Advocacy
  • SOCIOL 2E06 A/B
  • SOCIOL 2FF3 - The Sociology of 'Race' and Ethnicity
  • SOCIOL 3KK3 - Genocide: Sociological and Political Perspectives
  • SOCIOL 3Z03 - Ethnic Relations

Note

Please see the Course Listings section for a detailed description of the above courses.

Undergraduate Scholarships, Bursaries and Awards

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Our purpose is to create connections between students and faculty in the Society, Culture & Religion Program at McMaster University, to encourage the pursuit of Society, Culture & Religion as an interest and a profession, and to provide the opportunity to better understand religions and their role on shaping society. 

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Advisors can help you make the right academic decisions by explaining policies and regulations as well as presenting different options and supports available in your studies.

An academic advisor can assist you with:

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  • Appeals procedures
  • Referral to other campus services

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Required Credential:
Enrolment in an Honours program.
Program Type:
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Program Options:
Full-time, Part-time
Typical Entry:
September