Jewish Studies

Major and Minor Program

Admission Requirements

Completion of first-year requirements, with a minimum mark of 60% in each course and no failures.

Module for Major in Jewish Studies

6.0 courses:

2.0 courses: History 2809E, 3811E. Students are advised that these two core courses of the program alternate every year. Students should take this into consideration when planning their program of study.
0.5 course: Religious Studies 2325F/G
0.5 course from: Religious Studies 2326F/G, 2327F/G*
1.0 course from: **Hebrew 1030, 1040A/B, 1041A/B, 2200, 2240A/B, 2241A/B
2.0 courses from: Centre for Global Studies 2340F/G, 2341F/G; Film Studies 3322F/G; History 3427E, 3807E; Media, Information and Technoculture 3931F/G; Political Science 3329F/G, 4409F/G; Religious Studies 2114A/B, 2204F/G, 2213F/G, 2214F/G, 2260F/G, 2286F/G, 2320F/G, 2326F/G (if not taken above), 2327F/G (if not taken above), 3450F/G; Philosophy 2665F/G, 2667F/G; or other courses from a list maintained by the History Department.

NOTE: Some courses in this module may require prerequisites not required for admission; students are advised to check course prerequisites carefully.

* Students may take both courses, one of which will count towards the general studies category

Module for Minor in Jewish Studies

4.0 courses:

1.0 courses: History 2809E, 3811E
0.5 course: Religious Studies 2325F/G
0.5 course from: Religious Studies 2326F/G, 2327F/G*
2.0 courses from: **Hebrew 1030, 1040A/B, 1041A/B, 2200, 2240A/B, 2241A/B; Centre for Global Studies 2340F/G, 2341F/G; Film Studies 3322F/G; History 3427E, 3807E; Media, Information and Technoculture 3931F/G; Political Science 3329F/G, 4409F/G; Religious Studies 2114A/B, 2204F/G, 2213F/G, 2214F/G, 2260F/G, 2286F/G, 2320F/G, 2326F/G (if not taken above), 2327F/G (if not taken above), 3450F/G; Philosophy 2665F/G, 2667F/G; or other courses from a list maintained by the History Department.

* Students may take both courses, one of which will count towards the general studies category

** Hebrew is not mandatory for the Minor but a Hebrew course is recommended

Fall 2011 Students can also fulfill their module requirements from the following courses for 2011-2012. These courses apply to specific categories within the modules found above:

ENG2091: Trauma, Memory, Bearing Witness: Representations of the Holocaust in Literature and Film
RS2168: Angels, Demons and Magic: Jewish Folklore
RS2350G: Book of Job Through the Ages

For a list of the courses that counted in previous years, please click here.

Jewish Studies Awards/Scholarships

Stephen Kaganov Award Awarded to a student enrolled in the Jewish Studies program (constituent University only) who has demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to a student with a Jewish Studies' major, minor, or taking any course within the program. The Online Financial Assistance Application can be accessed through the Office of the Registrar's Web site and must be submitted by October 31. The recipient will be selected by the Scholarship and Awards Committee in the Department of History after the Registrar's Office assesses financial need. This award was established through the generosity of Mr. Stephen B. Kaganov, BSc '75, through Foundation Western. Mr. Kaganov's gift is eligible for inclusion in the Ontario Trust for Student Support (OTSS) program. Under the OTSS program, the Province of Ontario may provide a dollar for dollar match over time for endowed gifts directed to student bursaries or financial need based awards and scholarships. Fulfillment and timing of the provincial match are not guaranteed by the University and/or Foundation Western. Recipients must meet Ontario residency requirements. If the OTSS match is realized, the number and/or value of the award will be increased accordingly. $850

The Jacob Family International Study Award Awarded to an undergraduate student in any year of any program wishing to study abroad for a minimum of
one semester, based on demonstrated financial need and academic achievement (minimum 80% average). Preference will be given to a student studying at an accredited university in Israel, and to a student attending
a full-year course over a one-semester course. Application forms and details regarding the application process can be obtained from the Office of the
Registrar. The deadline date for submissions is April 30. The award recipient will be announced in May of each year, but receipt of the award is dependent on an approved Letter of Permission and acceptance into anaccredited university for study abroad. This award was established by Mr. Ellis Jacob. $5,000

Gary Segal Family Award in Jewish Studies Awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate student in any year of the Jewish Studies program (constituent University only) based on academic achievement and financial need. The online Financial Assistance Ap0plication can be accessed through the Office of the Registrar's Web site and must be submitted by September 30. The recipient will be selected by the Scholarship and Awards Committee in the Department of History after the Registrar's Office assesses financial need. This award was established through the generosity of Mr. Gary S. Segal, LLB '79, through Foundation Western. Mr. Segal's gift is eligible for inclusion the the Ontario Trust for Student Support (OTSS) program. Under the OTSS program, the Province of Ontario may provide a dollar-for-dollar match over time for endowed gifts directed to student bursaries or financial need-based awards and scholarships. Fulfillment and timing of the provincial match are not guaranteed by the University and/or Foundation Western. Recipients must meet Ontario residency requirements. If the OTSS match is realized, the number and/or value of the award will be increased accordingly. $1,000