Students of all backgrounds will explore Jewish culture and its evolution and expression from biblical times to the present and come to understand major moments in the formation of Christianity and Islam, as well as distinct episodes in the history and culture of the Middle East, Europe, and America. Jewish Studies students can structure their course work according to their specific areas of interest. Majors are encouraged to study at The Hebrew University's Rothberg International School in Jerusalem (a co-sponsored program with IU Overseas Study) during a semester or both semesters of their junior year. The program offers generous scholarships to support study in Israel. The interdisciplinary degree is easily combined with other majors and prepares students for a variety of rewarding career paths including professional schools, such as law, medicine, business, and careers in public administration, government service, non-profit, education, communal service, foreign service, the rabbinate, the ministry, the cantorate, as well as graduate studies in religion, international relations, history, foreign languages, and social work.