犹太，伊斯兰和近东研究是一个跨学科课程，其目的是探索犹太，伊斯兰和近东文明的历史经验，文学，宗教和文化表现形式以及政治和物质生活。我们的课程在美国是独一无二的，因为它融合了伊斯兰研究和犹太研究。无论学生是否喜欢语言，文学，宗教，历史或政治研究，他们都会在我们的课程中找到加深对这些复杂多样的社会和文化的欣赏的方法。还将鼓励学生探索犹太人和穆斯林与中东，欧洲，北非和世界其他地区的邻近社会和文化的互动。
Jewish, Islamic and Near Eastern Studies is an interdisciplinary program whose purpose is to explore the historical experience, literary, religious and cultural expression, and political and material life of the Jewish, Islamic and Near Eastern civilizations. Our program is unique in the United States because it integrates Islamic studies and Jewish studies. Whether students favor the study of language, literature, religion, history or politics, they will find in our courses a way to deepen their appreciation of these complex and diverse societies and cultures. Students also will 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.