AJS Directory of Programs in Jewish Studies

Institution:	Emory University
Location:	Atlanta, GA
Type of Institution:	private
Department/ Program:	Rabbi Donald A. Tam Institute for Jewish Studies
Director:	Jeffrey Lesser
Website:	http://www.js.emory.edu/
Contact:	mmibab@emory.edu 404-727-6301

Degrees Offered:
Masters
Bachelors
Minor, Certificate, or Other

Program Description:
From its inception, Jewish Studies at Emory was conceived as the effort to understand the multiple dimensions and complexities of Jewish civilization wherever it existed. As such, the field has availed itself of an extremely wide range of disciplines, including languages, linguistics, literature, textual analysis, ritual studies, sociology, art, and philosophy, among others. This diversity of methods fosters appreciation for the depths and richness of Jewish civilization by Jews and non-Jews alike. It constructs natural bridges for students across the university to enter into dialogue with Jewish culture and, through such conversations, to reflect on their own disciplines or traditions. Thus, Jewish Studies has historically attracted both students who are exploring their own identities and those who are seeking to learn more about others.

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