"Holocaust studies, or sometimes Holocaust research, is a scholarly discipline that encompasses the historical research and study of the Holocaust."
This subfield deals with the study of the Holocaust, including its causes, consequences, and impact on Jewish life and culture.
Antisemitism: Understanding the roots and development of antisemitism in Europe, and how it lay the foundation for the Holocaust.
The Jewish Community before the Holocaust: Examining the life, culture, and history of Jewish communities before the Holocaust.
Nazi Ideology: An exploration of the Nazi beliefs, policies, and propaganda that led to the Holocaust.
The Concentration Camp System: A study of the concentration camps, their operation, and the role they played in the persecution and extermination of Jews.
Resistance and Rescue: An examination of Jewish resistance and efforts to rescue Jewish lives during the Holocaust.
Survivors and Liberators: Exploring the experiences of Holocaust survivors and the role of the Allied forces in liberating concentration camps.
The Nuremberg Trials: Understanding the trials and their significance in establishing the concept of war crimes.
Collective Memory and Commemoration: The ways in which the Holocaust is remembered and its implications for contemporary society.
Genocide Studies: Consideration of other genocides and their relation to the Holocaust.
Jewish Culture and Identity: A study of Jewish culture and identity before, during, and after the Holocaust.
Historical studies: These studies focus on the factual events of the Holocaust, including its causes, those responsible, the timeline of events, and its impact on individuals and society.
Literary studies: These studies focus on the literature produced during and after the Holocaust, including memoirs, diaries, poetry, and fiction. They explore how these works reflect the experiences of Holocaust survivors and the broader cultural impact of the Holocaust.
Psychological studies: These studies focus on the psychological effects of the Holocaust on individuals who survived or were affected by the event. Topics include trauma, memory, and coping mechanisms.
Sociological studies: These studies examine the social, political, and cultural contexts that led to the Holocaust, including the role of anti-Semitism, nationalism, and propaganda.
Theological studies: These studies examine the theological implications of the Holocaust for Jewish thought and belief, particularly in relation to God, theodicy, and Jewish identity.
Educational studies: These studies focus on the teaching and learning of Holocaust history and ways to promote tolerance, understanding, and human rights.
"Institutions dedicated to Holocaust research investigate the multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary aspects of Holocaust methodology, demography, sociology, and psychology."
"It also covers the study of Nazi Germany, World War II, Jewish history, religion, Christian-Jewish relations, Holocaust theology, ethics, social responsibility, and genocide on a global scale."
"Exploring trauma, memories, and testimonies of the experiences of Holocaust survivors..."
"Human rights, international relations, Jewish life, Judaism, and Jewish identity in the post-Holocaust world are also covered in this type of research."
"Institutions dedicated to Holocaust research investigate..."
"Institutions dedicated to Holocaust research investigate the multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary aspects of Holocaust methodology..."
"...encompasses the historical research and study of the Holocaust. Institutions dedicated to Holocaust research investigate the multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary aspects..."
"It also covers the study of Nazi Germany, World War II..."
"It also covers... Jewish history, religion, Christian-Jewish relations, Holocaust theology..."
"It also covers... ethics, social responsibility..."
"It also covers... genocide on a global scale."
"Exploring trauma, memories, and testimonies of the experiences of Holocaust survivors..."
"Human rights... are also covered in this type of research."
"International relations... are also covered in this type of research."
"Jewish life... is also covered in this type of research."
"Judaism, and Jewish identity in the post-Holocaust world are also covered in this type of research."
"Institutions dedicated to Holocaust research investigate... Holocaust theology..."
"...ethics, social responsibility, and genocide on a global scale."
"Institutions dedicated to Holocaust research investigate... genocide on a global scale."