Studies & Teaching
Dual Bachelor's Degree in Jewish Studies
The new bachelor’s degree program in “Jewish Studies” will begin in the 2025–2026 winter semester and can be flexibly combined with other degree programs in the Faculty of Arts.
The “Jewish Studies” program focuses on the history, religion, and culture of the Jewish people. The program is offered as a dual-major bachelor’s program and is primarily oriented toward history and cultural studies. In the foundational modules, students acquire basic knowledge of Judaism and the key texts of the Jewish tradition, as well as a cross-epochal and transnational perspective on the history of the Jewish diaspora. This foundational knowledge is deepened in advanced modules, where students have the opportunity to focus on Judaism in either the premodern or modern eras. The teaching of Hebrew language skills is an essential component of the program.
Graduates of the program acquire a well-founded and broad basic knowledge of Jewish tradition, as well as in-depth expertise in premodern or modern Jewish history and culture. Modern Hebrew instruction spans the entire three years of the program; other levels of Hebrew are also offered. In addition, the core modules provide an introduction to academic work, and the advanced modules enable students to practice independent research and the exploration of topics. Optional supplementary modules include, among other things, the possibility of an internship or recognition of academic credits earned abroad.