JEWISHST07 Jewish studies
Faculty of Arts
Jewish studies (JEWISHST07) is an area of study worth 24 credit points, listing 20 units, taught at Caulfield and Clayton. It is offered in 2 courses: Bachelor of Arts; and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts.
- Credit points
- 24
- Units
- 20
- Campus
- Caulfield, Clayton
- Offered in
- 2 courses
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2026 entry.
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Overview
Jewish studies equips you with an understanding of Jewish civilisation from ancient times through the present day and fosters intercultural understanding. The required units will provide you with a foundational understanding of the Jewish experience in all its diversity, followed by more specialised electives that span different areas of study, including history, cultural studies, literature, cinema, politics, sociology, philosophy and theology. The minor offers overseas units in the areas of Holocaust and Genocide Studies as well as opportunities for community engagement through internships.
Availability
Jewish studies is listed in A2000 Bachelor of Arts at Caulfield and Clayton as a minor.
Structure
Level 2 and 3 core units12 credit points
Level 2 and 3 elective units12 credit points
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Courses that offer it
Contacts
- Academic Coordinators
- Associate Professor David Slucki
Common questions
Which courses offer Jewish studies?
2 courses in 2025: Bachelor of Arts; and Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) and Bachelor of Arts.