Program Information

Jewish Studies at LSU is an interdisciplinary program with courses and faculty from a variety of humanities and social science disciplines.

Currently at LSU you can earn a Minor in Jewish Studies.

Minor Requirements

To graduate with a minor in Jewish studies, students must complete 15 hours of electives, including a minimum of six hours at the 3000-level or above. Electives must be chosen from at least two disciplines, such as Religious Studies, English, Hebrew, History, or Anthropology.

Electives must be chosen from at least two of the following areas:

  • Religious Studies—REL 1001, 1002, 1004, 1007, 2003, 2004, 2120, 2029, 3004, 3100, 3101, 3124, 3300, 4015 and depending on the topic 4236
  • Hebrew—HEBR 1001, 1002, 2003, 2004
  • Literature—ENGL 3124, and depending on the topic, 3220, 4055, 4086, 4122, 4231, 4236, 4593
  • History—HIST 2020, 2022, 2025, 2030, 2160, 4017, 4026, 4125, 4130, HIST/INTL/REL 4096
  • Anthropology—ANTH 3004
  • Political Science— POLI 4059, 4061

For courses that are listed “depending on the topic,” students are required to petition to have these courses count and present appropriate documentation indicating the work was completed. In addition, special topics courses and courses with sections advertised as Jewish studies may be accepted for the minor upon approval of the director.