BA in Judaic Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Judaic Studies is a small program, offering a peer community with ample opportunities for faculty mentorship. Students complete three core courses and seven Judaic studies electives of their choice, with options including War Crimes Trials, Modern Hebrew Fiction, The Israeli Media and The American Jewish Experience.

A senior thesis is also required, which gives majors the opportunity to prepare a high-quality written product and deliver an oral presentation before program faculty and students.

Undergraduate Student Resources

Departmental Honors

 

 

 

Students may apply to earn special honors in Judaic studies to be noted on their transcript. To be eligible, students must:

• Meet GW’s special honors requirements 
• Complete the Senior Thesis course (JSTD 4019) and receive a grade of A
• Maintain a GPA of 3.7 or higher in the major and 3.3 overall

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Hebrew Program

Hebrew courses are a popular choice among Judaic Studies Program students fulfilling elective requirements for the bachelor's degree or minor. Part of the GW Department of Classical and Near Eastern Languages and Civilizations, the Hebrew program helps students develop intermediate to advanced levels of Hebrew proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening. In addition to undergraduate students, the Hebrew curriculum also attracts members of the greater Washington, D.C., community and GW faculty and staff.

BA in Judaic Studies Course Requirements 

Please note: Any course crosslisted with JSTD 2001 or JSTD 2002, but is not listed below, is also eligible to count towards meeting these requirements with permission of the Judaic Studies' Program Advisor. Contact Dr. Rob Eisen ([email protected]) for permission and further information. 

Spring 2023 petitionable courses include:

IAFF 3181.10: Israeli-Palestinian Peacebuilding (Lazarus, E)

IAFF 3188.10: Identity, Politics, and Society in Israel (Lazarus, E)