AJS Directory of Programs in Jewish Studies

Institution:	McMaster University
Location:	Hamilton, ON
Type of Institution:	public
Department/ Program:	Jewish Studies
Director:	Eileen Schuller
Website:	http://registrar.mcmaster.ca/CALENDAR/year2005/sec_674.htm
Contact:	reedann@mcmaster.ca 905-525-9140

Degrees Offered:
Minor, Certificate, or Other

Program Description:
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 taking List B courses as part of their minor are required to write assignments and research papers on topics directly related to Jewish Studies.

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