Overheard
“It was a privilege to study with experts in their fields and to learn a variety of methodologies for scientific research in multiple areas of Judaic studies. I am grateful to my Brandeis professors and the NEJS department.”
Overheard
“As an international student I have received the full support of the NEJS faculty and staff. Indeed, it felt like home! NEJS is a unique university department where every student counts.”
Undergraduate Program
Undergraduate students are welcome to study in the department as majors, as minors, or simply to take individual courses. Majors find that their NEJS background serves them well in preparation for a great variety of graduate and professional careers.
Past majors have gone on to law and medicine, academic or diplomatic/professional careers related to the ancient Near East, the modern Middle East, Judaica, the rabbinate, Jewish education and other professions in the Jewish community.