The University of Kansas Jewish Studies Program
KU Jewish Studies celebrates the Jewish experience with courses on the history, diversity, culture, religion, languages, thought, and practices of the Jewish people.
The only Jewish Studies Program in the state of Kansas
One-of-a-Kind
Of the 32 institutions of higher education in the state of Kansas, only KU offers a B.A. and a minor in Jewish Studies.
18K+
KU Jewish Studies granted over $18,000 in awards and fellowships to Jewish Studies majors and minors in the 2024-25 academic year.
Over 30
The only Kansas institute of higher education offering over 30 courses in Jewish languages, Jewish history & culture, Israel studies, & Judaism.
What we offer
Undergraduate Degrees
There are many paths to becoming a scholar of Jewish Studies. Discover what is right for you. Explore our major and minor degrees.
Hebrew and Yiddish Language
Jewish Studies offers language courses in modern conversational Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew, and Yiddish.
Israel Studies at the University of Kansas
Explore courses and resources related to Israeli and Palestinian history, politics, and culture.
Opportunities
Courses
Among the oldest of academic interdisciplinary studies, dating back to the 19th century, Jewish Studies explores Judaism, the Jewish people, their culture, and their role shaping the human experience.
Student Funding
Thanks to the generous support of our donors, the KU Jewish Studies Program offers several excellence-based and need-based scholarships for undergraduate students.
Your contribution matters
The KU Jewish Studies Program relies on support from our donors and funders whose generosity ensures the history, culture, language, and religion of the Jewish people continues to be taught at the University of Kansas.
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