Judaic Studies NDP

Overview

Judaic Studies NDP at The University of Arizona is designed to enhance the education of graduate or professional students, or to provide continuing education to professionals. Upon completion, students will have have knowledge about Jewish Culture in its various dimensions and have the ability to contextualize the discipline of Judaic Studies.

Student Learning Outcomes 

• knowledge beyond the baccalaureate level about Jewish Culture in its various dimensions; historical, religious, ethnic, material, literary, linguistic, and more
• ability to understand sophisticated research approaches within Judaic Studies, to manage their complexity and to be aware of their epistemological evolution
• preparation for more advanced graduate work in which students will explore Judaic Studies issues in their masters theses and doctoral dissertations at The University of Arizona or elsewhere
• contextualize the discipline of Judaic Studies, notably in conjunction with contemporary ethinic, religious and diversity issues
• ability to use Judaic Studies as a specialization or concentration in disciplinary area studies such as Political Science, History and Philosophy, and in interdisciplinary area studies such as German Studies, Gender and Women's Studies, Religious Studies and Near Eastern Studies