Jewish Studies Courses
JEWISH 100 Introduction to Judaism
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Laws, beliefs, rituals, and holidays of the Jewish religion and people; development of Judaism.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Previously HEBR ST 100. No credit for students with credit in HEBR ST 238 with same topic.
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
JEWISH 101 Jewish Culture in America: History, Literature, Film
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Cross-disciplinary study of modern Jewish culture in America, with particular attention given to Jewish-American literature, film, and history of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Fall 2021, Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
JEWISH 192 First-Year Seminar:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Specific humanities topics are announced in the Timetable each time the class is offered.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194).
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Fall 2010.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
JEWISH 193 First-Year Seminar:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Specific social science topics are announced in the Timetable each time the class is offered.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194).
General Education Requirements: SS
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
JEWISH 199 Independent Study
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Independent work under supervision of faculty or academic staff member. For further information, consult dept chair.
Prerequisites: 2.0 GPA; consent of instructor, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
Course Rules: May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2010, Fall 2009, Spring 2008.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
JEWISH 230 Bible Stories
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to the central stories of the Hebrew Bible with particular attention to their literary, aesthetic, social and moral meanings.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Previously HEBR ST 230.
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
JEWISH 231 Introduction to the Old Testament/Hebrew Bible
3 cr. Undergraduate.
The books of the Jewish Scriptures/Christian Old Testament; brief survey of history of ancient Israel. Emphasis on reading biblical texts as ancient religious literature.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Previously HEBR ST 231.
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
JEWISH 235 The Dead Sea Scrolls and the Bible
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Literature and theology of the 'Dead Sea Scrolls,' emphasizing their relationship to the Bible. Their importance for studying the history of early Judaism and Christianity.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Previously HEBR ST 235.
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Spring 2012, Fall 2006, Fall 2005, Fall 2004.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
JEWISH 247 Topics in Jewish Literature, Art, and Culture:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to various aspects of modern Jewish literature, art, and culture; possible topics include Jewish music, Jewish American literature, Holocaust literature, and Jewish art.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2014, Fall 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
JEWISH 261 Representing the Holocaust in Words and Images
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Holocaust literature and film; issues of representation and memory. Texts include memoirs, graphic novels, fiction, and documentaries.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: No credit for students with credit in HEBR ST 238 with same topic. HEBR ST 261/JEWISH 261 were previously jointly offered. They count as repeats of one another.
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
JEWISH 289 Internship in Jewish Studies, Lower Division
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of basic principles of Jewish studies in business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: intro course in Jewish; 2.50 gpa; cons supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hrs in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2011, Fall 2008.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
JEWISH 297 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2019, Spring 2015.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
JEWISH 299 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
Prerequisites: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2014, Spring 2013.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
JEWISH 321 The Holocaust and the Politics of Memory
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Exploration of the political, sociological, and cultural motivations behind public debates about the Holocaust in post-WWII Germany, Israel, and France.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Last Taught: Fall 2013, Spring 2012, Spring 2011, Spring 2010.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
JEWISH 328 The Arab-Israeli Conflict
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Competing views about the Arab-Israeli conflict, especially its Palestinian dimension. History and evolution of the conflict; current issues and possible solutions.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: Comparative politics course. Jewish 328 & Pol Sci 328 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Counts as a repeat of Hebr St 238 with same topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
JEWISH 328G The Arab-Israeli Conflict
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Competing views about the Arab-Israeli conflict, especially its Palestinian dimension. History and evolution of the conflict; current issues and possible solutions.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: Comparative politics course. Jewish 328 & Pol Sci 328 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another. Counts as a repeat of Hebr St 238 with same topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
JEWISH 331 Topics in Biblical Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Analysis of genres or issues in biblical literature; topics may include wisdom literature, prophetic writings, Bible as literature, God in the Old Testament.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max. Previously HEBR ST 331.
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Spring 2019, Spring 2018, Spring 2017.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
JEWISH 332 Women in the Bible
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Analyzes stories about women in the Old Testament from a literary, cultural and historical perspective; includes how these texts have influenced modern views of women.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: Previously HEBR ST 332.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
JEWISH 350 Global Jewish Film and Television:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Global Jewish identity in its historic and contemporary cultural dimensions through film and media texts, analysis, and criticism.
Prerequisites: junior standing.
Course Rules: Retakable with change in topic to 9 cr max. ENGLISH 350, FILMSTD 350, and JEWISH 350 are jointly offered; with the same topic, they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
JEWISH 358 The Jews of Modern Europe: History and Culture
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
History of the Jews in Europe from the middle of the eighteenth century to the present, with an emphasis on their cultural production.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: Hist 358 & Jewish 358 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
JEWISH 358G The Jews of Modern Europe: History and Culture
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
History of the Jews in Europe from the middle of the eighteenth century to the present, with an emphasis on their cultural production.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: Hist 358 & Jewish 358 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
JEWISH 368 Jewish and Christian Responses to the Holocaust
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Jewish and Christian answers to theological questions raised by the Holocaust, such as 'Where was God?' Focus on interfaith dialogue and understanding.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: No credit for students with credit in HEBR ST 254 with same topic. HEBR ST 368 and JEWISH 368 were previously jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Spring 2022, Spring 2020, Spring 2017, Fall 2014.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
JEWISH 379 Introduction to Jewish History
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Historical survey of major currents in Jewish culture and society from antiquity to the present day, with particular focus on the modern era.
Prerequisites: junior standing and satisfaction of GER English Composition competency requirement.
Course Rules: HIST 379 and JEWISH 379 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
General Education Requirements: HU
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
JEWISH 411 Old Testament Texts:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Reading of Hebrew text through grammatical and critical analysis. Specific topics and any additional prerequisites will be announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered.
Prerequisites: jr st; HEBR ST 106(P) or HEBR ST 202(P).
Course Rules: Previously HEBR ST 411. Retakable with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 1994, Spring 1994.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
JEWISH 411G Old Testament Texts:
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Reading of Hebrew text through grammatical and critical analysis. Specific topics and any additional prerequisites will be announced in Schedule of Classes each time course is offered.
Prerequisites: jr st; HEBR ST 106(P) or HEBR ST 202(P).
Course Rules: Previously HEBR ST 411. Retakable with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 1994, Spring 1994.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
JEWISH 421 Introduction to Yiddish Literature:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Development of Yiddish literature from medieval times to the twentieth century; close readings of works of major writers.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: In English. May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2013, Spring 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
JEWISH 449 Modern Jewish Thought
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Historical development of Jewish philosophical thought since the nineteenth century; close reading of influential thinkers of modern and contemporary times.
Prerequisites: jr st.
Course Rules: No cr for students w/cr in Hebr St 499 w/same title.
Last Taught: Fall 2009.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
JEWISH 489 Internship in Jewish Studies, Upper Division
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of basic principles of Jewish studies in business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: jr st; 300-level or above Jewish course; 2.50 gpa; cons supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hrs in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2021, Spring 2018, Fall 2013.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
JEWISH 497 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in UWM sponsored program before course work level, content, and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: jr st; acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
JEWISH 499 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem.
Prerequisites: jr st; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2008.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
JEWISH 500 Seminar in Jewish Studies:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Seminar on a particular topic in Jewish Studies.
Prerequisites: jr st; a Hebr St or Jewish course; or cons instr.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic to 9 cr max.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
JEWISH 699 Advanced Independent Study
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced level independent work under the supervision of a Jewish studies faculty or academic staff member.
Prerequisites: jr st; 2.0 GPA; consent of instructor, department chair, and Assistant Dean for Student Academic Services.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/
JEWISH 799 Independent Study
1-3 cr. Graduate.
Independent reading or project; topic selected in consultation with supervising professor.
Prerequisites: grad st
Course Rules: Retakable w/chg in topic to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2014, Fall 2013, Fall 2012.
Current Offerings: https://catalog.uwm.edu/course-search/