Jewish Studies Interdisciplinary Program

Careers - Why Major or Minor in Jewish Studies

Geometric Play With Fives and Sixes, David FriedmanBusiness leaders are increasingly interested in the analytical and "soft" skills that come with a liberal arts education. Jewish Studies majors and minors offer employers and the community a great set of personal, creative, and practical skills, including:

  • critical thinking
  • writing skills
  • ethical analysis
  • problem-solving
  • understanding of how different social groups can work together and the potential obstacles to doing so
  • appreciation for what diverse colleagues bring to the table
  • experience working in nonprofit institutions and serving the community

Organizations where our graduates work include:

  • private schools
  • community non-profits
  • City Council and congressional offices
  • synagogues and churches

Our majors and minors have gone on to pursue advanced degrees in:

  • law
  • education
  • business
  • journalism
  • history
  • social work
  • sociology
  • psychology
  • teaching
  • theater
  • counseling
  • the rabbinate and Christian clergy