University Catalog 2024-2025

Jewish Studies (Minor)

The undergraduate minor in Jewish studies treats the history, religious traditions, culture, language, and literature of the Jewish people. Students in this interdisciplinary program will have the opportunity to deepen their understanding and appreciation of Judaism from a wide range of academic disciplines, including Religious Studies, History, Language, Literature, and Film Studies.

Admissions

To be admitted to the program, a student must have a GPA of at least 2.0. Application for admission to any University minor program is now available via MyPack Portal. Admission will be based upon the student’s academic record, and in most cases no longer requires departmental review. Go to Add a Minor to apply.

Certification

The minor must be completed no later than the semester in which the student expects to graduate from his or her degree program. Students will receive official recognition on their transcripts for the completed minor.

Contact Persons

Seth Murray
Teaching Professor
Director of Undergraduate Programs, Interdisciplinary Studies
Director, Program in International Studies
1911 Bldg 107A
919-515-7518
dsmurray@ncsu.edu

SIS Code: 16JSTM

Plan Requirements

  • The minor consists of 15 hours of credit (5 courses).
  • An overall minor GPA of at least 2.0 is required.
  • A maximum of ONE (1) course may double-count between major departmental requirements and courses counting toward the minor.
  • A maximum of ONE (1) course may double-count between courses counting toward this minor and additional minors.
  • No more than two courses from other institutions may count toward the minor. The department will determine whether courses which have been transferred from other institutions qualify for the minor.
Elective Courses
Select 5 five of the following:15
Literature of the Holocaust
Jewish History
Fascist Italy and Nazi Germany
History of the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict
Introduction to the Old Testament
Introduction to Intertestamental Literature
Judaism
Total Hours15

Note: Special Topics courses, when topically appropriate, may be approved for the minor. Previous examples include ENG 492 Special Topics in Film and Media Studies/IDS 496 Topics in Film and Interdisciplinary Studies, ST title: Representing the Holocaust, and FLG 390 German Studies Topics, ST title: German Film and the Holocaust.   Consult with the minor program coordinator listed below.