The Minor in Judaic Studies

The minor in Judaic studies, offered on Goucher’s campus in cooperation with the Baltimore Hebrew University, aims to provide students with a broad exposure to the major developments, institutions, and ideas of Jewish civilization in the context of other world civilizations. Subject areas include the Biblical period and its literature; the Rabbinic period and its literature; medieval and modern Jewish history; and Jewish thought. A student who elects to minor in judaic studies is required to complete a minimum of 24 credit hours.

Requirements include one course in each of the following areas:
Biblical history and literature 
Rabbinic history and literature 
Modern Jewish literature 
American and European Jewish history 
Jewish thought
A 300-level seminar