Hst 461 Topics in Jewish History

Examines select aspects of Jewish history, focusing on one or more specific regions, periods, events, or concerns. Possible topics include: medieval and early modern Jewish history, ancient Israelite or rabbinic history and culture, Sephardic Jewry, history of Russian Jewry, and gender and Jewish history. Maximum number of credits is 12; 4 credits each for three courses with different topics. Expected preparation: upper division standing.