Bachelor of Jewish Studies at Fordham University

Fordham University

United States of America, Manhattan

University Rank:#1001

The Jewish Studies is a Bachelor degree offered by Fordham University across its Lincoln Center and Rose Hill campuses in Manhattan , United States of America. The program is delivered on campus as a Full Time course in English and requires approximately 4 years to complete. Students study across its Lincoln Center and Rose Hill campuses while gaining the knowledge and practical experience expected for this area of study. The next intake is available from August 30, 2027.

About Bachelor of Jewish Studies

The Jewish studies minor can be tailored to your interests, with options for coursework at every level. With faculty members from eight departments and programs, including from the School of Law, you will be able to gain a nuanced understanding of the living and historical traditions of Judaism, the Jewish people, and the modern State of Israel. Fordham's Jesuit roots creates a unique perspective for the minor, illuminating Jewish history and culture through the wider lens of Jews' interactions with other groups__Jewish-Christian relations in particular. With the help of a faculty adviser, you can choose to focus your studies on Judaism throughout history, the sacred texts of Judaism, and the culture of the Jewish people.

Jewish studies courses at Fordham are integrated across the curriculum, across campuses, and across departments, including history, theology, sociology, anthropology, art history, English, gender and women's studies, and law. As you pursue your studies, you'll engage in dialogue with professors, participate in debates with classmates, and refine your analytical and critical thinking skills. With a minor in Jewish studies, you will be able to follow a coherent course of study outside your major(s) and acquire cross-cultural literacy, and many classes will fulfill your core requirements.

You'll also take other classes from our unique and well-rounded core curriculum, including courses in subjects like economics, English composition, mathematics, philosophy, science, and a foreign language. Because we want you to excel in your field__and as a human being.

The minor is particularly appealing to students majoring in history, comparative literature, political science, international studies, business, philosophy, American studies, medieval studies, Middle Eastern studies, English, theology, or social sciences such as sociology or anthropology, and for those seeking to situate and understand the Jewish tradition within a larger context.

Jewish Studies program is unique in both its roots at Fordham and its current composition.

The program's origins go back to the 1980s, when history and English professors began to offer courses related to Jewish history and culture. In 2016, the Jewish studies minor was introduced, and the program has grown to include twelve faculty members from the history, sociology, theology, anthropology, English, gender and women's studies, and art history departments, as well as professors from the School of Law.

As a Catholic and Jesuit university, Fordham is dedicated to the premise of dialogue and reconciliation articulated in Nosta Aetate over 50 years ago. Jewish studies at Fordham affirms those values of encouraging mutual knowledge at every level by providing all students with the opportunity to develop a nuanced understanding of the living and historical traditions of Judaism and its culture.

The Jewish Studies program nurtures a community of students and scholars through conferences, workshops, and student internships, while also providing stimulating public programming for a broader audience.

Presentations and seminars featuring distinguished guest speakers, scholars, and researchers are regularly held at both Lincoln Center and Rose Hill. Our location in New York__one of the most diverse cities on earth__gives students the opportunity to pursue internships, acquire a cross-cultural literacy, and interact with a global community every day.

As a Jewish studies minor, you'll take six courses from at least three departments: history, theology, and another of your choosing.

In addition, at least one course must be from the pre-modern period. At least one course must be an upper level course, such as an ICC, an Eloquentia Perfecta 3 or 4, or a values seminar. No more than one course counting towards completion of the minor may be in Hebrew language.

Sample courses across these departments, levels, and subjects include:

HIST 1850 Jews in the Ancient and Medieval World (UHC)
THEO 3105 The Torah
HIST 3050 Christians, Muslims, and Jews in Medieval Spain
HIST 3925 The Holocaust
HIST 3921 Jews, Christians, and Muslims in China
HIST 4631 The United States in the Middle East, 1945-Present
MEST 3502 Palestine-Israel Conflict

For more information please contact Professor Magda Teter at [email protected], or [email protected], or 347-364-3472.

Disciplines

Interdisciplinary

Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Jewish Studies at Fordham University

Entry Requirements

Common Application, including the essay and optional short answer response in the writing section, and the $70 application fee.
Letter of Recommendation
Transcripts
English Language Proficiency Test Results
- International students whose first language is not English must demonstrate their proficiency through English Language Proficiency test results.
  - TOEFL iBT: 90+ (Fordham code: 2259)
  - TOEFL ITP Level 1 Test with Vericant Interview option (China only): 575+
  - IELTS & IELTS Indicator: 7.0+
  - Duolingo English Test (DET): 125+
  - Pearson Test of English (PTE): 65+
- International students who are not submitting required TOEFL, IELTS, DET or PTE results must complete the English Language Proficiency Test Waiver Request Form linked within the online applicant portal after an application has been officially submitted.
- Applicants who live in the New York City area can alternatively take Fordham’s ESL placement evaluation (FELT) at the Institute of American Language and Culture. Email [email protected] or call +1-212-636-6353 to make an appointment.
Fordham University Statement of Funding or CSS Profile
- Fordham University has a need-aware admission process for first-year applicants who plan to attend Fordham for the Fall term on a non-immigrant visa.
- Applicants who plan to fully fund their study at Fordham are required to complete the Fordham University Statement of Funding. This form will be available to eligible applicants upon submission of the application.
- Applicants who plan to partially fund their study at Fordham and will apply for need-based financial aid are required to complete the CSS Profile and demonstrate an ability to pay (Expected Family Contribution) at least $30,000 USD per year.

English Requirements

PTEMin 65
IELTSMin 7
TOEFLMin 90

Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Jewish Studies at Fordham University

Application Fee 70

How to Apply for Bachelor of Jewish Studies at Fordham University

Required Components:

The Common Application, including an essay
High school transcript
Letter of recommendation

Optional Components:

SAT or ACT scores (SAT code: 2259; ACT code: 2748). We are test-optional for the 2023-2024 admission cycle. Please review our additional guidance on test score submission.
Optional short responses
- Additional information
- COVID-19 impact
- Unique Fordham question

Selecting a College and a Campus

Students must select a campus when they apply to Fordham, either Rose Hill in the Bronx or Lincoln Center in Manhattan.
Students must also select a college when they apply to Fordham, either Fordham College at Rose Hill, Fordham College at Lincoln Center or the Gabelli School of Business at Rose Hill and Lincoln Center.
Students are only evaluated for the campus and college to which they apply.

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Make sure to check out what we're looking for in our applicants.
Requirements for international, transfer, as well as theatre, dance, and visual arts majors differ--so we have some helpful guidelines on these pages.
Due to our large applicant pool, we are unable to accommodate requests for personal interviews.

Application Deadlines

Note on application deadlines: For Fordham University, we would like your application to be as complete as possible by the deadline. We do understand that it is not always possible for official scores and supporting documents to arrive with the application. Only the Common Application needs to arrive on or before the deadline. However, we should receive any other supporting documents within two weeks of the deadline.

Fall Admission

Early Action (Non-Binding)*: November 1
- *Applicants to Dance and Theatre majors apply Early Action.
Early Decision I (Binding): November 1
Regular Decision: January 3
Early Decision II (Binding): January 3

Spring Admission

November 1 Deadline
- Students who are looking to enroll at Fordham in January 2024 should apply as Spring 2024 applicants.

Information About Application Fee Waivers
Our institution proudly participates in the following fee waiver programs:

College Board’s SAT-to-College Application Fee-Waiver Program. If you took the SAT using a fee waiver, you automatically qualify for a college application fee waiver to apply for admission here at Fordham University. You can learn more about this program at College Board.
Students can also select the "NACAC Fee Waiver" option on the Common Application.
We are pleased to offer waived application fees for members and dependents of members of the US Armed Forces. If you indicate you are a veteran on the Common Application, we will automatically waive your fee.
You’ll find a range of other fee waiver options on the Common Application. Please select the one that fits you best.

Am I a first-year student or a transfer student?
Any student who earns college credit after completing a secondary school diploma is considered a transfer student, regardless of the number of credits completed. Both matriculated and non-matriculated students who earn credit will be considered a transfer. If you have audited a class or completed noncredit coursework, then you may be considered an incoming first-year student. Typically, students who complete language intensive classes, who do not earn credit, are considered incoming first-year students.

Students who begin their studies at a college or university and withdraw prior to earning credit must contact the Office of Undergraduate Admission via email at [email protected] to confirm their status. In order to be considered as a first-year, a student must withdraw prior to the add/drop date at the institution they attended and provide official documentation (college transcript, withdrawal form) indicating the date of their withdrawal. In addition, to be considered a first year, the student must not have had any financial aid disbursed from the federal government while at the college or university that he or she attended.

The Office of Undergraduate Admission will exercise professional judgment and consider each student’s circumstances to ensure that, regardless of status (first year or transfer), the best interest of the student’s needs are met related to enrollment.

Note: Fordham University (its undergraduate colleges, graduate and professional schools) is an eligible institution of higher education that admits as students only persons who (i) have a high school diploma (ii) have a recognized equivalent.

Bachelor of Jewish Studies at Fordham University

Fordham University

United States of America, Manhattan