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Judaic Studies

Degree

Minor

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John Charles Meditz College of Arts & Sciences
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Fairfield's interdisciplinary undergraduate program in Judaic Studies welcomes students of all backgrounds - religious and secular, Christian and non-Christian - to explore the relationship of their traditions, values, and beliefs to the Jewish experience.

What You'll Learn and Do

Enhance your education

Fairfield’s Judaic Studies minor program offers a diverse array of courses on Jewish faith, history, and culture, all of which contribute to integrating Judaic Studies into the curriculum of the John Charles Meditz College of Arts and Sciences.

Gain a diverse perspective

The Judaic Studies program is comprised of faculty representing the departments of Religious Studies, History, Modern Languages, English, and Visual and Performing Arts. Each semester, the program offers a range of courses on Jewish-related topics.

Benefit from the Bennett Center

The program is closely linked to the Bennett Center for Judaic Studies, which annually sponsors many lectures and special events meant to raise campus-wide awareness about Jewish history, ethical values, and religious observances.

Get involved in the Fairfield community

The minor program organizes programs and special events for the University and larger Fairfield/Bridgeport communities. Student interest in our courses is consistently high, as is attendance at annual events such as the Jewish New Year celebration, Passover Seder, and Holocaust remembrance service.

Bennett Center for Judaic Studies

The Bennett Center for Judaic Studies was founded in 1994 to enrich the intellectual, cultural, and spiritual life at Fairfield University through lectures, programs, and other special events including monthly Shabbat services and dinners.

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Course Requirements

Judaic Studies Minor

15 credits

Contact Us

Undergraduate Admission
admis@fairfield.edu
(203) 254-4100

Resources for Student Success

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Fairfield supports the scholarly success and intellectual growth of our students by providing various resources on campus including the Science Center, Writing Center, DiMenna-Nyselius Library, and more.

Academic Support at Fairfield

Independent study and research internship opportunities are available to Judaic studies students and may be incorporated into the minor with the approval of the program director. Students are also urged to apply for summer, semester, or year-long programs in the United States or Israel, especially those offering Hebrew language study.

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