Prague, Czech Republic

Jewish Studies

Judaistika

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Jewish Studies at Charles University in Prague

Language: Czech Studies in Czech
Subject area: humanities
University website: www.cuni.cz
Years of study: 4

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Jewish Studies
Jewish studies (or Judaic studies) is an academic discipline centered on the study of Jews and Judaism. Jewish studies is interdisciplinary and combines aspects of history (especially Jewish history), Middle Eastern studies, Asian studies, Oriental studies, religious studies, archeology, sociology, languages (Jewish languages), political science, area studies, women's studies, and ethnic studies. Jewish studies as a distinct field is mainly present at colleges and universities in North America.
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