The academic minor in Judaic Studies provides a basic familiarity with Judaic Studies. It introduces students to the history and cultures of the Jewish people from ancient to modern times. The minor will acquaint the student with the development of Judaism, Hebrew and Yiddish cultures and the experience of the Jewish people in the ancient and modern Near East, medieval and modern Europe and North Africa, and modern North and South America.

There are no prerequisites.

Requirements include:
*Judaic Studies 205 (Introduction to Jewish Civilizations and Cultures);
*Two courses in Jewish history, chosen from among History 306, 307, 381, 382, 383,384, 385, 386;
*Two additional courses from among those listed in the Judaic Studies Concentration.

Students may not elect this minor if they are concentrating in Hebrew and Jewish Studies (HJCS) in the Department of Near Eastern Studies.

At least one half of the courses counting towards a minor must be taken at the U-M Ann Arbor campus. Elementary- and intermediate-level language courses in Hebrew and Yiddish may not be counted toward the minor.