Are you interested in doing a semester abroad in the third year of your CCY degree? CCY is proud to offer students an opportunity to attend classes at the University of Galway, Ireland. Established in 1845, the University of Galway is one of Ireland’s oldest and most prestigious universities, with a distinguished record in teaching […]
In this unique cross-disciplinary Children’s Literature Certificate, you will examine the importance of literature in the lives of children and youth around the world. You will engage with texts to examine how modes of representation shape our perceptions of children and youth in the contemporary world. This certificate will provide students majoring in humanities-related disciplines […]
The Certificate in Jewish Studies is an undergraduate disciplinary certificate focusing on the history and cultural practices of Jews around the world and in different eras. You can take this either as a stand-alone certificate or if you are a student who is already enrolled in an undergraduate degree program. Students can either apply for […]
Undergraduate Certificate Programs are composed of courses which have been approved for credit in an undergraduate degree program. Certificates are open to you if you are already pursuing a degree at York. They are also open to interested parties outside of York who seek to enhance their credentials for the purpose of employment and professional […]
The Anti-Racism Committee aims to help community members learn more about the anti-racism resources and recommended readings available to them. Resources on this page address immediate challenges facing BIPOC students, but also provide educational readings that inform and critique historical and ongoing discriminatory barriers in society. We update this list throughout the year. Please keep […]
The Children, Childhood Youth Program Anti-Racism Committee (ARC-CCY) is a small but dedicated group of students, researchers, and faculty who meet once a month to interrogate whiteness in the CCY program and work towards making CCY a more equitable and welcoming space for BIPOC students and faculty. The committee was formed in response to growing […]
The Advanced Certificate in Hebrew & Jewish Studies is for Jewish Teacher Education (JTE) students in the Direct Entry Concurrent Model BA-BEd and is open to additional students who elect to earn this Certificate. Its 36 credits include 24 credits in Jewish Studies and 12 credits in modern Hebrew language. Quick Links Notes for Jewish […]
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Where diversity comes together Our program is the place to explore how and why humans appeal to spirituality to make sense of themselves and their world. We apply a religious lens to history, anthropology, political science, literature and cultural studies. We also examine the origins and early literature of the primary […]
Browse through the database below to explore courses that will fulfill certain degree requirements in the Jewish Studies program. When registering for classes on the Course Timetable website, be sure to carefully read through the "Notes/Additional Fees" section of each course you select. Remember that REMT & ONLN are completely online courses and LECT, TUT, […]
Jewish Studies explores the texts, histories, cultures, sociologies, languages, literatures and fine arts of the Jewish people from biblical times to the present. It also examines Jewish interactions with non-Jews over the ages, both cooperative and antagonistic, elements of cultural symbiosis, evolving attitudes toward and images of Jews within various non-Jewish cultures and the history […]