Program Overview
The UNT Jewish Studies Certificate provides a flexible and interdisciplinary exploration of Jewish religion, cultures, and history. Open to all majors, the program requires 12 credit hours and can be completed in 2-3 semesters. It offers scholarships, community engagement opportunities, and a specialized library, making it a unique program in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The UNT Jewish Studies Certificate is an undergraduate academic certificate designed for students and community members who want to explore Jewish Studies without committing to a full minor. The program aims to provide a flexible and interdisciplinary approach to Jewish Studies, allowing students to tailor their learning to their career paths and interests. The certificate program focuses on the religion, cultures, and historical experiences of the Jewish people.
Other:
- The program is offered on campus.
- It takes approximately 2-3 semesters to complete.
- The program requires 12 credit hours.
- The UNT Jewish Studies Program is the only Jewish Studies program at a public university in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and one of only 10 such programs in the U.S.
- The program offers multiple scholarships from seven funds each academic year.
- The program is open to all majors.
- The UNT Jewish Studies Program has a library of over 2,600 books and 350 films.
- The program offers scholarships for studying abroad in Israel.
- Study abroad arrangements can be made through the department or external programs.
Course Examples:
- The Jewish Graphic Novel (3 hrs)
- Introduction to Judaism (3 hrs)
- Jews Under Greek and Roman Rule (3 hrs)
- War Crimes, Genocide, and Justice Description (3 hrs)
- Israel Politics (3 hrs)
- Representations of Jews in European Literature (3 hrs)
