Jewish Studies
About Jewish Studies
The Department of Jewish Studies, established in 1968, offers an interdisciplinary approach to the study of Judaica. It includes:
- a selection of courses that will enable students not taking a concentration in Jewish Studies to broaden their knowledge of Jewish history and culture;
- elementary, intermediate, and advanced courses in Jewish languages—Hebrew, Yiddish, and Aramaic—including attention to both spoken idiom and written texts for Hebrew and Yiddish;
- specialized courses in the various disciplines that comprise Jewish Studies for students who have specific academic interests;
- a minor concentration for students who wish to add competence in Jewish Studies to their major field of study;
- a comprehensive major concentration, and an honours program culminating in advanced seminars and tutorials for students contemplating careers in the various fields of Judaica. The Honours program in Jewish Studies will give students the necessary linguistic, textual, and bibliographical knowledge to enable them to pursue graduate work in Jewish Studies.
Available Programs
Jewish Studies-Related Program: Jewish Teacher Training Program
Overview: Established in 1973 within the Faculty of Education and in collaboration with the Department of Jewish Studies, this program prepares students to teach at both elementary and secondary school levels.
Preparation: Students are advised to acquire a solid foundation in the Bible, Jewish liturgy, traditions, and history before enrolling. Students who are not proficient in Hebrew are encouraged to spend a term at an Israeli university to enhance their language skills.
Further information:
- Contact: Dr. Eric Caplan, Director, at 514-398-6544
- Program Details: Visit the Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) - Kindergarten and Elementary Jewish Studies (120 credits) program page
- Additional Information: Visit mcgill.ca/edu-jttp
Location
Faculty of Arts
Department of Jewish Studies
Leacock Building
855 Sherbrooke Street West, 7th floor
Montreal QC H3A 2T7
Telephone: 514-398-2844
Fax: 514-398-7476
Website: mcgill.ca/jewishstudies