UNIVERSITY CATALOG: 2025-2026

Course: JS 218. Jewish American History and Ideals (3)

Survey of Jewish American history from 1654 to the present. Presents Jewish ethnic, cultural, and religious perspectives on developments in U.S. history, including wars, laws, immigration and internal migration, and alliances and conflicts with other U.S. ethnic, cultural, and religious groups. Examines Jewish experiences of U.S. cultural and institutional norms including separation of church and state, assimilation, and appreciation of diversity. Meets the American History, Institutions and Ideals requirement.

CARQ: Campus Requirement AH - American History, Institutions and Ideals