Spring 2019

Major ideas, personalities, and movements in Jewish history from antiquity to the present in light of the interaction of the Jews with the general culture.

Jewish beliefs, practices, and history from the biblical period to the present; Judaic contributions to Western civilization.

Historical background and responses to the Holocaust, withspecial emphasis on ethical implications.

Patterns of immigration, acculturation, religious forms, and ethnic expression in America from the colonial period to the present.

Investigates the engagement in war by Judaism, Christianity and Islam by examining history and theology and looks at religious justifications and condemnations of war.

History and contexts of anti-Semitism, racism and other discourses about difference examined through religious, national and cultural forms in Europe and in the US.

Examination of the relationship between the American Jewish and African-American communities and what it teaches about race and coalition politics in American society.

Investigates contemporary conflicts in the discovery of the ancient world. Students will ask essential questions about the power of discovering and showcasing specific narratives.

Individual research and readings. Not available for graduate credit.

Research leading to the master's degree. Maximum units which may be applied to the degree to be determined by the department. Graded CR/NC.