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E-mail: steckh@cortland.edu
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School

Arts and Sciences

Faculty

Ellen Newman and Henry Steck (Co-coordinators)
Sanford Gutman (Academic Co-coordinator)

Minor Offered

Jewish Studies

Description

The Jewish studies minor is an interdisciplinary program focusing on the study of the Jewish people — their religion, history, literature and culture. The program seeks to enhance the student’s understanding of the Jewish people and the variety of their cultural experiences while also furthering the College’s mission to study and combat prejudice and discrimination. The minor is designed to complement a number of academic majors. Administration and advisement for this program are conducted by the Jewish Studies Committee of the Center for Multicultural and Gender Studies.

Special Features

• Overseas program in Israel

The minor in Jewish studies consists of 18 hours: nine hours in required courses and nine hours of electives. Relevant special topics courses in some departments may also be acceptable in addition to the specified courses below. With advisement from a Cortland Jewish studies advisor, students may complete all or part of the minor in an accredited summer, semester, or year academic program in Israel.

Career Potential

• Jewish educator
• Jewish community relations
• Community outreach work
• Multicultural affairs