Faculty in the Judaic Studies Program have wide-ranging fields of interest, from the birth of the novel to Jewish mysticism.
Research Across Disciplines
The field of Judaic studies is interdisciplinary by nature, and our faculty members often engage in research across multiple disciplines. Looking for a faculty mentor or expert in the Judaic Studies Program? Discover the topics of interest on which our faculty are conducting research.
CINEMA STUDIES — Colin Williamson, assistant professor in the Department of Cinema Studies is one of three professors awarded this year’s College of Arts and Sciences Tykeson Teaching Award.
GERMAN — For the 2026 issue of Konturen, the theme is Franz Kafka and analyzes his work through uniquely modern lenses and acknowledges new and exciting work being done on a writer as famous as Kafka. While covering a specific writer could be considered a fairly traditional way of theming a journal, for Konturen, it’s uncommon and hasn’t been done before.
