Dr. Jay Harris

Professor

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Biography

Jay M. Harris is the Harry Austryn Wolfson Professor of Jewish Studies at Harvard University. He specializes in Modern Jewish Intellectual and Cultural History, exploring themes related to modern Jewish religion, law, thought, and culture, primarily in Europe. Professor Harris teaches General Education courses in the Ethics and Civics track and has instructed Humanities 10, which provides a broad introduction to the Humanities. His academic work focuses on the development and transformation of Jewish thought and culture in contemporary contexts, contributing significantly to the field through his research and teaching.

Research Interests

Modern Jewish Intellectual History Cultural History Jewish Law Jewish Religion Jewish Thought

Courses

Modern Jewish Religion Jewish Law Jewish Thought Jewish Culture Ethics and Civics

Requirements for Harvard University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a technical or quantitative field
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Specialization Notes

Administered by the Harvard Kenneth C. Griffin Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS).