

PROGRAMS OF STUDY &
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Jewish Studies (JST)
Major: Yeshiva College
MYP and BMP students:
Eight courses in Jewish studies (consisting of at least 22 credits) beyond those
taken for the general education requirements. Five courses in an area of
concentration, defined either in terms of a discipline or a chronological
period. In addition, students must demonstrate competence in academic Hebrew.
Correlate: three courses beyond general education requirements in a discipline
or area chosen by the student based on his particular areas of interest in
Jewish studies and approved by the faculty.
No HES credits for study in Israel, MYP, or BMP may be counted toward the major.
A maximum of two courses taken outside of YC may be applied to the major with
the approval of the faculty.
Minor: Yeshiva College
MYP and BMP students:
Five courses consisting of at least 13 credits.
Minor: Isaac Breuer College
Thirty-three (33) credits from Isaac Breuer College transferred to Yeshiva
College. No courses taken in the James Striar School may be counted toward the
major at Yeshiva College.

Jewish Philosophy
Judaic Studies
