Minor Description

The Minor in Jewish and Israel Studies enables students to explore academic areas such as Jewish religion, Jewish culture, Jewish letters, and Israel Studies. Completion of the minor requires five courses: one in the Hebrew language; three courses in Jewish and Israel studies; and one elective course of the student’s choice, such as a Cultures and Languages Across the Curriculum (CLAC) course, an advanced tutorial course, an Israeli film course, a study abroad course, or a thesis or essay in Jewish Studies from across the curriculum. 

Admission to the Minor

To enter the minor, students should submit a request via the Major/Minor/Certificate Declaration link in their portfolio and e-mail the director, Dalit Katz at dkatz01@wesleyan.edu of their interest.

Minor Requirements

The minor in Jewish and Israel Studies requires 5 courses. Two should be taken in Hebrew Language (HEBR101 and up).  The completion of the language requirement in the case of students with pre-existing knowledge of Hebrew will be determined through consultation with the Hebrew professor.

The three remaining courses should be taken from a list of electives offered by current faculty in Jewish Studies and/or other Wesleyan faculty and visitors who teach courses with Jewish Studies and Israel content.

One of the elective courses chosen may be offered by visiting faculty, a CLAC course, an advanced tutorial course (CJST402, CJST412), an Israeli film course, a study abroad course, thesis or an essay in Jewish Studies from across the curriculum.