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Judaic Studies†: Overview
Department of Classics
Contact Information
Judaic StudiesCollege of Arts and Sciences
338 MFAC
North Campus
Buffalo, NY 14261-0026
Phone: 716.645.2154, X108
Fax: 716.645.2225
Web Address: www.classics.buffalo.edu
Samuel M. Paley
Director
Director
Program Overview
This area of study is available as a special major or minor through the College of Arts and Sciences. It is not a separately registered degree program. Refer to the Special Majors section for more information.
Judaic studies provides undergraduate students with a comprehensive view of the development of Jewish life since its beginning 3,300 years ago. The courses explore the history, culture, and accomplishments of world Jewry in particular, while seeking in general to discover how a religion can survive for more than three millennia. Because the experience of the Jews has spanned many cultures, students must develop interdisciplinary tools for analyzing Jewish lifestyles, both ancient and modern, while pursuing this major.
The interdisciplinary nature of Judaic studies, and the fact that it is currently available as a special major, means that creative, motivated students can develop an individualized course of study to suit their own needs and interests. The Special Major Committee must approve a special major in Judaic studies.
Judaic studies provides undergraduate students with a comprehensive view of the development of Jewish life since its beginning 3,300 years ago. The courses explore the history, culture, and accomplishments of world Jewry in particular, while seeking in general to discover how a religion can survive for more than three millennia. Because the experience of the Jews has spanned many cultures, students must develop interdisciplinary tools for analyzing Jewish lifestyles, both ancient and modern, while pursuing this major.
The interdisciplinary nature of Judaic studies, and the fact that it is currently available as a special major, means that creative, motivated students can develop an individualized course of study to suit their own needs and interests. The Special Major Committee must approve a special major in Judaic studies.
Last updated: Wednesday, 23-Apr-2008 15:43:00 EDT