Areas of Study and Research

    • Jewish History and Culture
      The ACJC offers studies in the literature, theology, philosophy, history and culture of Jews at an undergraduate and postgraduate level. As well as developing specialised knowledge of Judaism and Jewish history, the program trains students in the skills of critical inquiry and research. Areas covered in Jewish studies include: Bible and Classical Jewish Texts Jewish Literatures and Cultures Judaism ... Read more
    • Israel and Middle East Studies
      The Israel and Middle East teaching program is set within a range of global perspectives incorporating Israeli history, politics, law, international relations, public affairs, economy, cultures and arts. Undergraduate units provide students with a comprehensive, multi-layered knowledge of the history, politics, society and culture of the present-day Middle East, with a critical understanding of the deep-end ... Read more
    • Holocaust and Genocide Studies
        The Holocaust and Genocide Studies program provides undergraduate and postgraduate study sequences focussed on knowledge about the Holocaust, and many other cases of genocide across the world. It explores the Holocaust as a turning point in human history, the causes and effects of modern genocides, and what is now being done to prevent genocide. Leading international ... Read more
    • Judaism and Interreligious Studies
      The Australian Centre for Jewish Civilisation is one of 4 key partners in Monash Arts’ commitment to promoting the process of interreligious relations and studies through collaborative research and teaching projects. The other key partners are the Centre for Australian Indigenous Studies, the Centre for Studies in Religion and Theology, and the Centre for Islam and the Modern ... Read more
    • Kronhill Program in Yiddish Language and Culture
        The ACJC offers an undergraduate language program in Yiddish for beginners, intermediate and advanced students. Students may also wish to undertake a period of intensive language study abroad for which scholarships are available through the Ryvka & Mordechai Lewin Memorial Yiddish Travel Scholarship. General information about the Jewish Civilisation language studies. The ACJC supports programs in the study of ... Read more
    • Teacher Training Program
      The aims of this program, a joint venture of the ACJC and the network of Melbourne Jewish day-schools, are: To create a cadre of well-trained Jewish studies teachers To provide professional development opportunities for existing teachers of Jewish studies To provide opportunities for teachers to pursue post graduate studies in Jewish education Teacher training program Students who have completed either ... Read more