Holocaust Studies - Albright College
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Holocaust Studies - Albright College
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Holocaust Studies
Confront issues of prejudice, racism, stereotyping, silence and apathy.
Albright’s minor in Holocaust Studies offers a cross-disciplinary framework for the investigation of ethical and moral choices.
About the Program
Through a combination of historical, literary and religious case studies, students can expect to develop an awareness of the value of tolerance in a pluralistic society — one that extends beyond Judaism and anti-Semitism to include other social groups by challenging bigotry and exclusion in any form.
Program Goals
Course Requirements
Opportunities
Faculty
Historical foundations and context of the Holocaust
Religious and ethical responses to systemic violence and genocide
Literary representations and cultural memory of catastrophe
Critical thinking about tolerance, exclusion, and social justice
Full Course Catalogue
Course Descriptions
Minor Requirements
Recommended courses for this minor include five of the following:
HIS 373 The Holocaust
PHI 204 Contemporary Moral Problems
REL 375 Religious Responses to the Holocaust
RDL 250 Judaism
SPI 340 The Holocaust in Literature and Film
HIS 375 Modern France
HIS 374 Modern Germany
HIS 267 Twentieth Century Europe
SPI 230 Jewish American Literature
SYN 331 Antisemitism
Or other specially designated courses or pre-approved independent studies.
Internships and Career Support
Students can connect with the
Career Development Center
to find internships at museums, cultural institutions, memorials, educational programs, and nonprofit organizations, applying historical knowledge while developing professional and research skills.
ACRE Undergraduate Research
Students in any major can engage in interdisciplinary undergraduate research through the
Albright Creative Research Experience (ACRE)
, partnering with faculty mentors to pursue independent research or creative projects and present their work beyond the classroom.
Guillaume de Syon , Ph.D.
Professor of History
Midori Hartman , Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Classical Studies (Religious Studies Port
Melissa Katz , M.A.
Senior Instructor of World Languages & Culture
Vance Kincade
Adjunct Faculty
Jennifer Koosed
Professor of Religious Studies, Professor of Religious Studies
Steve Ohnsman
Adjunct Faculty
John Pankratz , Ph.D.
Professor of History
Alyssa Sebio
Adjunct Faculty
Patricia Turning , Ph.D.
Associate Professor of History
Curriculum Highlights
Core course in
The Holocaust
(HIS 373)
Religious Responses to the Holocaust
(REL 375)
A literature elective such as
Holocaust in American Literature
or
Holocaust in World Literature
(SPI 232 or SPI 234)
Skip To Main Content
Holocaust Studies
Confront issues of prejudice, racism, stereotyping, silence and apathy.
Albright’s minor in Holocaust Studies offers a cross-disciplinary framework for the investigation of ethical and moral choices.
About the Program
Through a combination of historical, literary and religious case studies, students can expect to develop an awareness of the value of tolerance in a pluralistic society — one that extends beyond Judaism and anti-Semitism to include other social groups by challenging bigotry and exclusion in any form.
Program Goals
Course Requirements
Opportunities
Faculty
Historical foundations and context of the Holocaust
Religious and ethical responses to systemic violence and genocide
Literary representations and cultural memory of catastrophe
Critical thinking about tolerance, exclusion, and social justice
Full Course Catalogue
Course Descriptions
Minor Requirements
Recommended courses for this minor include five of the following:
HIS 373 The Holocaust
PHI 204 Contemporary Moral Problems
REL 375 Religious Responses to the Holocaust
RDL 250 Judaism
SPI 340 The Holocaust in Literature and Film
HIS 375 Modern France
HIS 374 Modern Germany
HIS 267 Twentieth Century Europe
SPI 230 Jewish American Literature
SYN 331 Antisemitism
Or other specially designated courses or pre-approved independent studies.
Internships and Career Support
Students can connect with the
Career Development Center
to find internships at museums, cultural institutions, memorials, educational programs, and nonprofit organizations, applying historical knowledge while developing professional and research skills.
ACRE Undergraduate Research
Students in any major can engage in interdisciplinary undergraduate research through the
Albright Creative Research Experience (ACRE)
, partnering with faculty mentors to pursue independent research or creative projects and present their work beyond the classroom.
Guillaume de Syon , Ph.D.
Professor of History
Midori Hartman , Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Classical Studies (Religious Studies Port
Melissa Katz , M.A.
Senior Instructor of World Languages & Culture
Vance Kincade
Adjunct Faculty
Jennifer Koosed
Professor of Religious Studies, Professor of Religious Studies
Steve Ohnsman
Adjunct Faculty
John Pankratz , Ph.D.
Professor of History
Alyssa Sebio
Adjunct Faculty
Patricia Turning , Ph.D.
Associate Professor of History
Curriculum Highlights
Core course in
The Holocaust
(HIS 373)
Religious Responses to the Holocaust
(REL 375)
A literature elective such as
Holocaust in American Literature
or
Holocaust in World Literature
(SPI 232 or SPI 234)