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 Biblical Hebrew language and literature. The focus on Jewish cultures and experience as a lens to study the world provides a liberal arts background suitable to careers in a range of professional fields (law, education, rabbinate, social service, public policy, among others) and prepares students for graduate work in Judaic studies, religious studies, and related fields.

1. Build skills in writing an critical reasoning.


2. Become an informed and engaged global citizen.


3. Engage with important texts and ideas.


4. Equip yourself with a strong liberal arts education.


5. Gain a wide variety of opportunities for employment or further study.

Judaic Studies

College of Arts and Sciences
541-346-5288
judaicstudies.uoregon.edu

• Three lower-division courses: REL 211, JDST 212, JDST 213


• Four approved upper-division courses, one of which must deal with the American Jewish experience (JDST 330 or HIST 358)


• Up to four credits in Internship (JDST 404) or Practicum (JDST 409 or HBRW 409) may be used to satisfy minor requirements

Required       12 credits
Electives       16 credits

Total       28 credits

• Nonprofit and social service organizations


• Colleges and universities


• Cultural heritage organizations


• Political action committees


• Legal aid societies

• Critical thinking and reasoning


• Oral and written communication


• Textual analysis


• Policy development and analysis


• Advocacy, counseling, and conflict resolution

• History


• Journalism


• Linguistics


• Political Science

Tykeson College and Career Advising
541-346-9200
advising.uoregon.edu/tykeson

An equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. This publication will be made available in accessible formats upon request. © 2020 University of Oregon. Revised 8/25/2020

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