Jewish Studies
Jewish Studies at Central European University has played an important role in
revitalizing the study of Jewish history, culture and society in a region where
these topics were too often neglected or considered taboo. Established in the
years of euphoria following the fall of Communism, Central European University
offers a unique opportunity for students to study the ramified Jewish experience
in Central and Eastern Europe from the eighteenth century until today.
In a one-year master's program, students can choose from core courses taught by
the permanent faculty alongside a wide range of courses taught by visiting
professors from Israel, North America, and Europe. In keeping with the
interdisciplinary nature of Central European University, the Jewish Studies
specialization is offered within the broader framework of the History Department
and the Nationalism Studies Program, thereby encouraging students to examine
Jewish history, culture and society in a comparative context using a wide range
of theoretical and methodological tools. Interested applicants should apply to
the History Department and/or the Nationalism Studies Program and indicate an
interest in the Jewish Studies specialization.
We also offer a Jewish Studies public
lecture series, which is currently in its ninth year. These public
lectures are published in our bi-annual Jewish Studies Yearbook, along
with other original research by students and faculty.
For more information visit the
Jewish studies and its course offerings.
Mandatory and Elective Courses
- Shlomo Avineri: Israel: Nation-Building, Political Development. War
and Peace
Elective course, 2 credits - András Kovács: Interpretations of Modern Anti-Semitism
Elective course, 4 credits - Michael Miller: Paths to Jewish Emancipation
Elective course, 4 credits - Michael Miller: The Emergence of Zionism
Elective course, 2 credits - Frank Stern: Being Jewish in European and American Cinema 1914-2006
Mandatory course, 2 credits
