Hebrew and Jewish Studies

The Hebrew and Jewish Studies program offers an unparalleled opportunity to study the development of Jewish civilization, Israeli history and culture, and the study of the Hebrew language. Hebrew and Jewish Studies investigate the history, literature, archaeology, philosophy, ethnography and social theory of Jewish society and culture. Students are encouraged to engage in contemporary debates about ethnicity and identity, assimilation, exile and Diaspora cultures. Students benefit from the interdisciplinary breadth and the opportunity to combine this with options in Hebrew language study which is taught from beginners to advanced level. Students explore topics that draw on extensive archival resources available in Australia and internationally.

see course objectives

A major in Hebrew and Jewish studies consists of 100 points in total (25 points at level 1, 37.5 points at level two, 37.5 points at level 3) including the capstone subject in the final year as follows:

Level 1

• One first year Hebrew and Jewish Studies Subject
• One Arts Foundation Subject

Level 2

• 37.5 points of level 2 Hebrew and Jewish Studies subjects

Level 3

• 25 points of level 3 Hebrew and Jewish Studies subjects
• 12.5 point Compulsory Capstone subject: Research in Hebrew and Jewish Studies

A minor in Hebrew and Jewish Studies consists of 75 points in total (25 points at level 1, 25 points at level 2, 25 points at level 3)

Level 1

• One first year Hebrew and Jewish Studies Subject
• One Arts Foundation Subject

Level 2

• 25 points of level 2 Hebrew and Jewish Studies subjects

Level 3

• 25 points of level 3 Hebrew and Jewish Studies subjects

Please note that Hebrew Subjects require a placement test which will by conducted by the subject coordinator.

Level 1 Hebrew and Jewish Studies Subjects

Level 2 Hebrew and Jewish Studies Subjects

Level 3 Hebrew and Jewish Studies Subjects

Compulsory Capstone Subject

Available to students undertaking the Hebrew and Jewish studies Major