Academics
A certificate in Jewish Civilization allows undergraduate students in the School of Foreign Service to obtain an interdisciplinary perspective on the global dimensions of Judaism with special emphasis on the ethical aspects of Jewish civilization and its interrelationship with other cultures. Within American academia, this new center is innovative for its focus on religion and history, but also on the wider cultural, political, philosophical, and literary accomplishments of the Jewish people. Courses represent a broad range of disciplines including, government, history, theology, language, and the arts. This is a program for students of all religious backgrounds, and is appropriate for those with either a strong background in Judaism or none.