Hebrew Studies Requirements

The Hebrew Studies major requires students to take 10 courses (40 credits), of which 24 credits must be at the 300-400 level. 

Two core survey courses in Judaic Studies:

  • JUST 201 History to 1500
  • JUST 202 History 1500 to Modernity

Required language sequence:

  • HEBR 203 Hebrew III
  • HEBR 204 Intermediate Hebrew
  • HEBR 311 Texts and Conversations I
  • HEBR 312 Texts and Conversations II

Four HEBR electives:

Israeli literature, Yiddish language, Arabic language, and Israel Studies may be applied towards the major in consultation with the Chair or Director of Undergraduate Studies.

Notes:

  • HEBR 101 and HEBR 102 do not count toward the major but may be required as prerequisites towards the major
  • Students who place out of Hebrew language courses may substitute courses in Israeli literature, Yiddish language, Arabic language, and Israel Studies in consultation with the Chair or Director of Undergraduate Studies
  • No P/F courses may count toward the major
  • No courses with grades lower than a “C” may count toward the major
  • Harpur College general requirements apply.