The minor in Judaic-Islamic studies offers insights into the ancient traditions of Judaism and Islam. It relates these insights to the historic, social and political experiences of two groups of people that bear rich and ancient cultural traditions.

A minor program in Judaic-Islamic Cultural studies is designed to broaden interdisciplinary nature and scope of the knowledge about cultural studies on our campus.

The role of culture and cultural identity in our evolving social and economic contexts is becoming increasingly crucial, especially in an era of globalization.

New foundations for cross-cultural interactions and understanding must be laid, as nations become interdependent on a much deeper economic and political horizon.

The development of Islamic-Jewish cultural studies is premised on promoting the understanding of the world’s rich traditions across different societies with a view toward establishing an educational program that enhances peace, diversity, tolerance and civic virtues.

Course Structure
A minor in Judaic/Islamic Studies consists of six courses (18 credits) to be selected from the list below after consultation with the program director. 

ARB 101 Elementary Arabic I
ARB 102 Elementary Arabic II
HS 271/272 History of Southeast Asia
HS 307 The Holocaust
HS 327 The Arabs
HS 328 Jewish History
PL 265 Living Religions of the World
PO 333 Middle Eastern History & Politics

Special topics courses relevant to the minor are offered on a rotating basis to supplement the offering list above. Examples include HS 2oo Introduction to Judaism or PO 200 Introduction to Islam.