Antisemitism: Then and Now

(4 Credits)

Anti-Semitism has been called the longest hatred in the history of the West. The roots of anti-Jewish animosity begin in antiquity, taking on many forms throughout the history of Christian Europe. Anti-Semitism takes a new racial and political turn in the modern period, both in Christian and Muslim societies, on the far right and the far left of the political spectrum. Through lectures and discussion we take a deep dive into the history of anti-Semitism and cover much terrain, from classic anti-Jewish rhetoric and imagery in western Christendom to modern anti-Semitic hatred and its devastating consequences in Europe and the United States.