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Jewish Studies Major

The Department of Jewish Studies at the Lander Institute of Moscow offers courses in support of Touro College’s mission “to perpetuate and enrich the Jewish heritage.” Toward this end the department offers courses that satisfy requirements for the BA degree in Jewish Studies, and elective offerings for non-majors. The department seeks to strengthen Jewish identity and the appreciation of Jewish ethics and values through the enhancement of the student’s knowledge base and learning skills. We are committed to providing a wide range of courses designed to meet individualized student needs and diverse student backgrounds.

Goals

  • Students will demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of the Jewish heritage, ethics and values.
  • Students will study the Bible and basic texts of Jewish law and Jewish thought.
  • Students in the major will be prepared to pursue life-long learning, graduate studies and relevant career opportunities in areas of Jewish Studies and communal service.

 

TRACK 1: For students who lack fluency in Hebrew language and a Jewish studies
background

General Education – total credits: 33
Jewish Studies – total credits: 60
Jewish Heritage or History -- choose at least 12 credits:
JSH 157 Structure and Development of Jewish Prayer 3*
JSH 258 Jewish Thought: The Hassidic Masters 3*
JSH 295 Topics in Jewish Thought 3*
JSH 311 Topics in Jewish Philosophy 3*
JSH 312 Topics in Jewish Philosophy 3*
JSH 329 Readings in Maimonides 3*
JSH 353 Modern Jewish Thought 3*
JSH 354 Issues in Contemporary Jewish Thought 3*
JMH 411-412 Topics in Jewish Thought 3 each*
JSH 493 Advanced Topics in Jewish Heritage 3*
HIS 155 History of the Jewish People I 3
HIS 156 History of the Jewish People II 3
HIS 159 Modern Jewish History 3
HIS 220 Survey of Modern History 3
HIS 262 The Holocaust 3
HIS 354 Topics in Jewish History 3
Biblical Texts – choose at least 18 credits:
JMB 101 Introduction to the Pentateuch 3*
JSB 151-152 Textual Analysis of the Pentateuch – Genesis 1.5 each*
JSB 161 The Early Prophets 1.5*
JSB 162 The Early Prophets 1.5*
JSB 209-210 Biblical Themes credits may vary
JSB 211-212 Biblical Themes credits may vary
JSB 251-252 Textual Analysis of the Pentateuch II – Deuteronomy 3 each*
JSB 351 Textual Analysis of the Pentateuch III – Exodus 3*
JSB 352 Textual Analysis of the Pentateuch III – Exodus 3*
JSB 357 Medieval and Modern Biblical Exegesis 3
JSB 358 Medieval and Modern Biblical Exegesis 3
JSB 412 Women in the Bible 3
JSB 451-452 Textual Analysis of the Pentateuch: Leviticus 3 each
JSB 453-454 Textual Analysis of the Pentateuch: Numbers 3 each*
JSB 472 Daniel, Ezra, Nehemiah 3*
JSB 493 Advanced Topics in Biblical Studies 3
Jewish Law – choose at least 18 credits:
JML 121 Development of Jewish Law 3*
JML 131-132 Introduction to Ritual Law 3 each*
JML 201 Jewish Law and Customs-Sabbath and Festivals 3*
JML 202 Jewish Law and Customs-Sabbath and Festivals 3*
JML 301 Topics in Jewish Law – Kashrut 3*
JML 401 Topics in Jewish Law - The Family 3*
JML 402 Topics in Jewish Law - Contemporary Problems 3*
JSL 141 Introduction to Jewish Law: Daily Life Cycle 3
JSL 142 Introduction to Jewish Law: Kashrut 3*
JSL 241-242 Topics in Jewish Law – Sabbath and Festivals 3 each
JSL 253 Talmud 3
JSL 351 The Foundations of Jewish Law 3*
JSL 361 Topics in Jewish Law – Medical Ethics 3*
JSL 362 Jewish Business Ethics 3
JSL 432 Topics in Jewish Law: Contemporary Problems 3*
JSL 461 Seminar in Selected Topics in Jewish Law 3
JSL 462 Seminar in Selected Topics in Jewish Law 3
Hebrew Language and Literature – choose at least 12 credits:
LLH 101 Elementary Hebrew 3
LLH 102 Elementary Hebrew 3
LLH 201 Intermediate Hebrew 3
LLH 202 Intermediate Hebrew 3
LLH 222 Hebrew Ulpan 3
LLH 223 Hebrew Ulpan 3
LLH 451 The Literature of Modern Israel 3
LLH 452 The Literature of Modern Israel 3
General Electives (may be less if more total credits chosen in Jewish Studies) 27
Choose from all courses offered at Lander Institute Moscow
TOTAL CREDITS IN PROGRAM 120

Track 2: For students with strong Hebrew language skills and a Jewish studies background

General Education – total credits: 33
Jewish Studies – total credits: 60
Jewish Heritage or History -- choose at least 6 credits:
JSH 157 Structure and Development of Jewish Prayer 3*
JSH 258 Jewish Thought: The Hassidic Masters 3*
JSH 295 Topics on Jewish Thought 3*
JSH 311 Topics in Jewish Philosophy 3*
JSH 312 Topics in Jewish Philosophy 3*
JSH 329 Readings in Maimonides 3*
JSH 353 Modern Jewish Thought 3*
JSH 354 Issues in Contemporary Jewish Thought 3*
JMH 411-412 Topics in Jewish Thought 3 each*
JSH 493 Advanced Topics in Jewish Heritage 3*
HIS 155 History of the Jewish People I 3
HIS 156 History of the Jewish People II 3
HIS 159 Modern Jewish History 3
HIS 220 Survey of Modern History 3
HIS 262 The Holocaust 3
HIS 354 Topics in Jewish History 3
Biblical Texts – choose at least 9 credits:
JMB 101 Introduction to the Pentateuch. 3*
JSB 151-152 Textual Analyses of the Pentateuch – Genesis 1.5 each*
JSB 161 The Early Prophets 1.5*
JSB 162 The Early Prophets 1.5*
JSB 209-210 Biblical Themes credits may vary
JSB 211-212 Biblical Themes credits may vary
JSB 251-252 Textual Analysis of the Pentateuch II – Deuteronomy 3 each*
JSB 351 Textual Analysis of the Pentateuch III – Exodus 3*
JSB 352 Textual Analysis of the Pentateuch III – Exodus 3*
JSB 357 Medieval and Modern Biblical Exegesis 3
JSB 358 Medieval and Modern Biblical Exegesis 3
JSB 412 Women in the Bible 3
JSB 451-452 Textual Analysis of the Pentateuch: Leviticus 3 each
JSB 453-454 Textual Analysis of the Pentateuch: Numbers 3 each*
JSB 472 Daniel, Ezra, Nehemiah. 3*
JSB 493 Advanced Topics in Biblical Studies 3
Jewish Law – choose at least 9 credits:
JML 121 Development of Jewish Law 3*
JML 131-132 Introduction to Ritual Law 3 each*
JML 201 Jewish Law and Customs-Sabbath and Festivals 3*
JML 202 Jewish Law and Customs-Sabbath and Festivals 3*
JML 301 Topics in Jewish Law – Kashrut 3*
JML 401 Topics in Jewish Law - The Family 3*
JML 402 Topics in Jewish Law - Contemporary Problems 3*
JSL 141 Introduction to Jewish Law: Daily Life Cycle 3
JSL 142 Introduction to Jewish Law: Kashrut 3*
JSL 241-242 Topics in Jewish Law – Sabbath and Festivals 3 each
JSL 253 Talmud 3
JSL 351 The Foundations of Jewish Law 3*
JSL 361 Topics in Jewish Law – Medical Ethics 3*
JSL 362 Jewish Business Ethics 3
JSL 432 Topics in Jewish Law: Contemporary Problems 3*
JSL 461 Seminar in Selected Topics in Jewish Law 3
JSL 462 Seminar in Selected Topics in Jewish Law 3
Hebrew Language and Literature (electives)
LLH 101 Elementary Hebrew 3
LLH 102 Elementary Hebrew 3
LLH 201 Intermediate Hebrew 3
LLH 202 Intermediate Hebrew 3
LLH 222 Hebrew Ulpan 3
LLH 223 Hebrew Ulpan 3
LLH 451 The Literature of Modern Israel 3
LLH 452 The Literature of Modern Israel 3
Jewish Studies Electives(less may be required if more credits chosen in required Jewish studies sub-categories above) 36
Choose from all Jewish Studies courses offered at Lander Institute Moscow
General Electives (less may be required if more total credits chosen in Jewish Studies) 27
Choose from all courses offered at Lander Institute Moscow
TOTAL CREDITS IN PROGRAM 120

*Credits may vary in other Touro College programs.