Judaic Studies Minor

Schedule of Classes

Specific offerings for each semester may be found in the Schedule of Classes.

Information

The liberal arts minor in Judaic studies requires a minimum of 16 credits as described below. At least 8 credits must be taken in religious studies courses at Oakland.

1. One introductory course

• REL 1100 - Introduction to Religion (4) or REL 1850 - World Religious Traditions (4)  
• REL 1200 - Introduction to Judaism (4)

2. One core course selected from

• PHL 2210 - Medieval Philosophy (4)
• REL 3420 - Jewish History (4)
• REL 3430 - The Jewish Experience in American Life (4)
• REL 3700 - The Book of Genesis (4)
• REL 3728 - Mystics and Mystical Insights (4)
• Any REL 3000 special topics course in Judaic studies (4)

3. One application course

• Hebrew language course
• REL 4950 - Religious Community Project Internship (4)
• REL 4920 - Directed Readings in Religious Studies (4) (in Judaic studies; requires Judaic studies program director approval)
• Approved study abroad course in Israel

Note

Special topics courses offered in other areas (anthropology, art history, English, history, philosophy, political science and sociology) may be applied towards the minor when the topic is on an aspect of religious studies appropriate to the minor. Students should meet with a faculty adviser in the program before taking a special topics course that is not in Religious Studies. Students using this catalog to meet Judaic studies minor requirements may also use any course (except REL 1200) subsequently approved as satisfying requirements.

Applicable Majors

All Majors can declare this Minor.