Department of Jewish Thought

Develop language skills in modern Hebrew for conversation and classical Hebrew to read ancient texts in their original language.

Our faculty are widely published and internationally recognized for their work in the study of ethics, gender, history, literature, philosophy and politics.

The annual Levinas Philosophy Summer Seminars bring together scholars from across the globe for discussion of Emmanuel Levinas, one of the most original and important philosophers of the 20th century.

Graduates of the Master of Arts in Jewish Thought program will contribute to the development of new ways of thinking in a truly interdisciplinary perspective, while rooting itself in the rigorous study of the Jewish intellectual tradition.​

Join us for one of our visiting scholar or community lecture series, as well as symposiums, seminars and more!

A BA or Minor in Jewish Studies provides students with a comprehensive view of Jewish thought, history and life.