Goucher College 2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalogue 
    
    Mar 29, 2024  
Goucher College 2015-2016 Undergraduate Catalogue PLEASE NOTE: This is an archived catalog. Programs are subject to change each academic year.

JS 253 - The Rise of American Jewry (3 Cr.)


The history of the Jews in the United States from the earliest settlements to the present. The course will focus on political, economic, religious, and cultural developments; anti-Semitism; and the rise of American Jewry to a position of leadership and responsibility in the world Jewish community. Special emphasis will be placed on comparing and contrasting the American Jewish historical experience with prior Jewish historical experiences in Europe. Prerequisite: sophomore standing. Variable semesters. Department.