圣路易斯华盛顿大学

Jewish, Islamic and Near Eastern Studies is an interdisciplinary program whose purpose is to explore the historical experience; literary, religious and cultural expression; and political and material life of the Jewish, Islamic and Near Eastern civilizations. Our program is unique in the United States because it integrates Islamic studies and Jewish studies. Whether students favour the study of language, literature, religion, history or politics, they will find in our courses a way to deepen their appreciation of these complex and diverse societies and cultures. Students also will be encouraged to explore the interaction of Jews and Muslims with neighbouring societies and cultures in the Middle East, Europe, North Africa and other parts of the world.

Our majors and minors have gone on to do many diverse things after graduation. Many have entered professional schools in such fields as law, journalism, and education, the ministry or rabbinate, government and communal or social work. Others have gone on to do graduate work in either Jewish or Islamic studies or related disciplines. Still others have combined their interest in Jewish, Islamic and Near Eastern studies with careers in business, medicine or scientific research. All have found the major to have been an intellectually and emotionally rewarding experience and an important component of their overall development.

Requirements

24 upper-level (3xx or 4xx) credits, including:

3 credits in departmental capstone course to be taken senior year. (Students may take it junior year with permission of adviser and DUS.) and

21 credits as follows:

Islamic Studies or Jewish Studies Majors

15-18 credits in the primary culture

3-6 credits in another culture (for Islamic Studies - Jewish Studies; for Jewish Studies - Islamic Studies)

Comparative Jewish and Islamic Studies Majors

9 credits in Jewish Studies

9 credits in Islamic Studies

3 credits elective units, chosen in consultation with the major adviser