Extended International Pathway Program (IPP) - 3-Semester Pathway + Bachelor of Arts - Judaic Studies

Program Description

UHart's Bachelor of Arts in Judaic studies is an interdisciplinary program of study which focuses on the Jews and Judaism, including but not limited to, historical, linguistic, religious, sociological, political, and philosophical perspectives. This program spans the periods from the beginnings of ancient Israel through the modern Jews and modern Israel. students with no previous experience with Hebrew language are required to complete 42 credits including three required, core courses in Jewish history (9 credits) and two years of modern Hebrew (12 credits). The modern Hebrew requirement may be waived for students who demonstrate equivalent fluency.

Learning Outcomes:

• Students will demonstrate conceptual knowledge in a variety of disciplines associated with the study of Judaic Studies, ancient and modern Israel, the Bible, and Rabbinic texts, including the study of literature, history, art history, religion, philosophy, modern languages, cinema, archaeology, anthropology/sociology, geography, Hebrew language, and political science.
• Students will demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
• Students will demonstrate basic comprehension and proficiency in historically significant languages of the Jews and Jewish history: Hebrew (and language skills in general in the teaching of Yiddish and Arabic language and culture courses).
• Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills and analytic skills for the research of Judaic Studies in primary and secondary sources.
• Students will analyze the major arguments of theological and philosophical importance in major texts (Bible, Rabbinics, Modern Jewish literature).

International Pathway Program

Students should be advised that this is the Extended 3-Semester Pathway option for this program.

The International Pathway Program (IPP) is open to students who need to strengthen their English skills before studying a degree program in the USA. The IPP offers undergraduate students the additional support needed for their first year of university study. Students’ academic, social and personal success are ensured while in the program as they prepare to continue on to their degree.

Each semester students will take a combination of Hartford academic courses (credited) and English courses (non-credit). Course options are dependent upon the required pathway. Once students have reached the required English level, they can progress to their program at the University of Hartford.