2023-2024 Catalog

RELS 257 History of Antisemitism

A systematic examination of the history of antisemitism, beginning with the emergence of anti-Judaism in late antiquity, its transformation into theological antisemitism in the Middle Ages, and a racialized antisemitism in the modern world. In each period, students will investigate the socio- political contexts that gave rise to the fear of, hatred toward, and attacks on Jewish individuals and communities

Credits

4 units

Core Requirements Met

  • Global Connections
  • Pre-1800