Students must also complete the Undergraduate Registration Requirement and the degree requirements of their home school.

NOTE: This Catalog describes Weinberg College BA requirements that pertain to students who matriculated at Northwestern after spring quarter 2023. Refer to the Archives if you are following BA requirements described in the 2018-2019 through 2022-2023 editions.

Major Requirements (12 or 13 units)

Number of units required to complete the major depends on whether the student chooses the standard pathway or the language pathway.

Students who complete two years of Hebrew language at Northwestern fulfill the major requirements with only seven additional courses.

At least 4 courses must be at the 300-level.

• 3 courses in Hebrew (standard pathway) OR 6 courses in Hebrew (language pathway). For either pathway, students may start with HEBREW 111-1 or a higher course, based on placement testing.
• Introduction to Judaism (JWSH_ST 230-0) / (RELIGION 230-0) OR Jewish Studies: An Overview (JWSH_ST 210-0)
• Introduction to Hebrew Bible (JWSH_ST 220-0) / (RELIGION 220-0)
• 4 courses in one of the concentration options:
  • Literature, Language, and Arts
  • History and Social Sciences
  • Religion and Philosophy
  • Self-designed concentration (with approval of director of undergraduate studies)
• 3 electives (standard pathway) OR 1 elective (language pathway). Electives may be drawn from any concentration or additional courses listed on the program website, but exclude JWSH_ST 101-7 and JWSH_ST 101-8, and no more than 1 unit of JWSH_ST 399-0.

Literature, Language, and Arts

History and Social Sciences

Religion and Philosophy

Honors in Jewish Studies

Majors with strong academic records and an interest in pursuing honors should submit a written proposal in spring quarter of junior year. Accepted students take JWSH_ST 399-0 Independent Study with their thesis adviser in fall and winter of senior year; 1 quarter may count toward the major. Alternatively, students may enroll in a 3-quarter-long seminar in a relevant department. Those interested in this option should consult with the relevant department, the anticipated thesis adviser, and the Director of Undergraduate Studies.

Students whose theses and grades meet program criteria are recommended to the college for graduation with honors. For more information contact the director of undergraduate studies and see Honors in the Major.