Why have antisemitic stereotypes lasted for centuries, and how did the image of Jews as “the Other” become so powerful? This course explores the origins of Jewish Othering, one of the earliest and most damaging foundations of antisemitic ideology. You’ll examine how Jews were cast as outsiders in the diaspora, how religious difference was used to mark them as separate, and how this created lasting patterns of anti-Judaism, fear, and exclusion across societies.

The course then looks closely at the development of stereotypes that portrayed Jews as dangerous, evil, demonic, or conspiratorial. You’ll learn how early religious conflict helped shape hostile ideas about Jewish identity and how those ideas later fed into antisemitic propaganda, conspiracy theories, and claims that Jews or Israel represent a global threat. By tracing these narratives through history, you’ll gain a clearer understanding of how prejudice grows, adapts, and survives in public discourse.

You’ll also study blood libel, one of the most notorious antisemitic myths, which falsely accused Jews of murdering non-Jewish children for ritual purposes. This course explains how blood libel stirred fear, justified violence, and reinforced the idea of Jews as monstrous or innately aggressive. If you want to understand antisemitism, Jewish history, religious prejudice, and the roots of modern hate speech, this course gives you the context and critical insight you need. Enrol today and strengthen your understanding of antisemitic ideology and its impact.