Courses

The interdisciplinary Harold Schnitzer Family Program in Judaic Studies provides a comprehensive undergraduate curriculum in the history, religion, and cultural traditions of the Jewish people and offers instruction in modern Hebrew language and literature.


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The University of Oregon course catalog offers degree plans and a complete list of courses for the Judaic Studies Program.


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Temple Emanu-El in New York

JDST 330 American Jewish Cultures    
Instructor: Meir Goldstein

American Jewish culture, ritual, identity, institutions from 1880s to present. Examines pluralism within American Jewish community and relationships with other religious and ethnic groups. Offered alternate years.

Jewish books

HBRW 312 Biblical Poetry  
Instructor: Bassem Hosny

Readings in poetic passages from the Hebrew Bible; emphasis on reading, translation, vocabulary formation, Hebrew syntax. Prerequisite: successful completion of HBRW 113 or equivalent.

Shop of jewish and christian religious symbols in the aab market in Jerusalem

JDST 324 Jewish-Christian Relations Through the Ages   
Instructor: Meir Goldstein

Study of Jewish-Christian relations from antiquity to the present; concentrates on theological stances, social and political issues, and popular attitudes.