This minor is designed for students interested in the culture, history, and politics of Jewish communities across the world.
Policies
Eight credits of coursework must be unique to the minor and students must complete all coursework with a minimum GPA of 2.00. For policies governing all minors, see AP.5.3.4 Minors.
Minor Requirements
Total credits: 15
Students should be aware of the specific policies associated with this program, located on the Admissions & Policies tab.
Core Course
Code | Title | Credits |
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RELI 310 | Judaism (Mason Core) | 3 |
Total Credits | 3 |
Electives
Code | Title | Credits |
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Students choose 12 credits from the following. No more than 6 credits of foreign language or 9 credits of Experiential Learning can be applied to the minor. 1 | 12 | |
General Electives | ||
The Middle East in the 20th Century | ||
Introduction to Religions of the "West" (Mason Core) | ||
Religion and History of Ancient Israel | ||
Judaism from Exile to Talmud | ||
American Judaism | ||
Foreign Language (up to 6 credits) | ||
Elementary Hebrew I | ||
Elementary Hebrew II | ||
Introduction to Biblical Hebrew | ||
Readings in Biblical Hebrew | ||
Intermediate Hebrew I | ||
Intermediate Hebrew II | ||
Experiential Learning (up to 9 credits) | ||
Any study abroad program approved by minor director | ||
An internship experience approved by the minor director | ||
Total Credits | 12 |
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Special topics courses and independent studies courses, when relevant, may be used to fulfill this requirement with prior written approval of the undergraduate director.