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Skip to contentJewish, Islamic, and Middle Eastern StudiesMenu Close Search Undergraduate ProgramArabicHebrewJewish, Islamic, and Middle Eastern StudiesSouth Asian Language and Cultures (Hindi/Urdu)Graduate ProgramOur PeopleFaculty BookshelfStudent ResourcesNewsLet your curiosity lead the way:Apply TodayHomeCoursesUpcoming EventsStudy AbroadContact Us Arts & Sciences Graduate Studies in A&SUndergraduate ProgramWhere Jewish and Islamic Studies meet Areas of StudyStudent ResourcesCareersJewish, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies at WashU Jewish, Islamic, and Middle Eastern Studies is an academic department, unique in North America, in which Jewish Studies and Islamic Studies are integrated. It is an interdisciplinary department whose purpose is to explore the historical experience, literary, religious and cultural expression, and political and material life of the Jewish, Islamic, and Middle Eastern civilizations. Whether you favor the study of language, literature, religion, history, or politics, you will find in our courses a way to deepen your appreciation of these complex and diverse societies and cultures. You will also be encouraged to explore the interaction of Jews and Muslims with neighboring societies and cultures in the Middle East, Europe, North Africa, and other parts of the world. Our majors and minors have gone on to do many things after graduation. Many have entered professional schools in such fields as law, journalism, education, the rabbinate or ministry, government, and communal or social work. Others have gone on to do graduate work in either Jewish or Islamic studies or in related disciplines. Still others have combined their interest in Jewish, Islamic, and Middle Eastern Studies with careers in business, medicine, or scientific research. All have found the major to have been an intellectually and emotionally rewarding experience and an important component of their overall development. The department offers majors in the following areas: Comparative Jewish and Islamic Studies; Modern Middle Eastern Studies; Arabic; and Hebrew. The department also offers five minors: Comparative Jewish and Islamic Studies; Modern Middle Eastern Studies; Arabic; Hebrew; and South Asian Languages and Cultures (Hindi/Urdu). For every student, our goal is to: Convey an appreciation for the complexities, depth, diversity, and cultural richness of Jewish and Islamic civilizations in their historical context from antiquity to the present. Explore the interaction of Jewish, Islamic, and other Near Eastern societies and cultures with neighboring peoples both within and outside the Middle East. Encourage mastery of the primary languages and literatures in which Jews and Muslims have expressed their cultures. Prepare students for graduate or professional studies in these or related fields. Open a gateway for students into the languages and diverse cultures and history of South Asia. A unique meetingplaceJewish Studies, Islamic Studies, and language study in one departmentWhere can a JIMES major take you?Learn about careers and our alumniAreas of StudyJewish, Islamic, and Middle Eastern StudiesThis major focuses on history, literature, politics, and religion. Students who wish to major in Jewish, Islamic, and Middle Eastern Studies will select one of two tracks: Comparative Jewish and Islamic Studies or Modern Middle Eastern Studies.Jewish, Islamic, and Middle Eastern Studies InformationArabicAs majors in Arabic, students can expect to gain proficiency in the language, study the area’s literary and cultural landmarks, and gain familiarity with Near Eastern history and civilizations. Arabic Studies InformationHebrewAs a major in Hebrew, students can expect to gain proficiency in the language, study the area’s literary and cultural landmarks, and gain familiarity with the historical context. Hebrew Studies InformationHindi & UrduThe South Asian Languages and Cultures minor combines focused study of either Hindi or Urdu together with courses in South Asian history, religious cultures, literature, and film.South Asian Languages & Cultures Minor InformationPrizes and AwardsWe offer two undergraduate prizes. The David and Sarah Visenberg Prize for an Outstanding Thesis in Jewish Studies is awarded yearly to either an undergraduate or graduate student who has written an outstanding senior honors thesis or master’s thesis in Jewish Studies. It was established by Ziva and Professor Gerald Izenberg in memory of Ziva’s parents. Students can also earn Distinction in Jewish, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies, which is awarded to graduating majors who earn a GPA of at least 3.65 in all their JIMES courses. Courses taken while on study abroad will not be taken into consideration for eligibility for distinction.Hayrettin Yücesoy's seminar on "Dishes, Taste, and Class: The History of Food in the Middle East" Learning Hindi with Madhavi Verma Student Resources Senior Honors Guidelines and Evaluation Formexplore our senior honors programCoursesexplore our coursesMajor & Minor Requirementslearn about requirements for our major and minorssearch more resourcesDepartment Resources College of Arts & Sciences Resources Where can a JIMES degree take you? Career InformationQuick LinksStudent ResourcesEventsOur PeopleContactAdditional information Arts & Sciences Graduate Studies in A&SCopyright 2024 by:Arts & Sciences at Washington University in St. LouisFollow Us Instagram Facebook Twitter YouTube Contact Us: Jewish, Islamic, and Middle Eastern Studies [email protected] Visit the main Washington University in St. Louis website1 Brookings Drive / St. Louis, MO 63130 / wustl.edu