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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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.
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.
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.