Harold Schnitzer Family Program in Judaic Studies

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The Harold Schnitzer Family Program in Judaic Studies

We take the 3,000-year-long history and culture of the Jews as our point of departure for grappling with urgent human questions about justice and knowledge, tradition and change, crisis and resilience. We welcome students of all backgrounds who seek an intensive liberal arts experience.

Summer 2024 In-person Office Hours

Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

During office hours you may also contact us via Zoom in our JST Virtual Front Desk

If you need assistance when the JST Virtual Desk is closed, please visit the
Virtual Desk for the Dean's Office, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences.  
Summer 2024 hours for Dean's Office: 
Monday- Friday (in person and virtual) 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Connnect: Send email or call via our contact us page. You may contact faculty and staff directly. 

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Fall Term Courses

Register for a Fall Term course taught by a Judaic Studies professor. Fall Term classes begin September 30, 2024

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Auditors

Auditors Welcome

Oregon residents age 65+ are eligible to audit courses at PSU through the Senior Adult Learning Center (SALC). Learn how to audit a course taught by a Judaic Studies Professor.

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Courses

Truly interdisciplinary, our courses span such topics as History, English, Religion, Culture, World Languages & Literature, and Art.

Overview of Courses

Faculty

Professors are committed to your success, offering close mentoring in addition to academic advising. Core Judaic Studies courses are taught by tenured professors who are experts in their fields. 

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Major and Minor

As a Judaic Studies major, you will learn how to navigate the complexity of our modern world by understanding its relationship with the past. Delve into the study of Jews and Judaism through history, from ancient Israel to 21st-century America.

Degree Requirements

Scholarships

Generous scholarships for Judaic Studies majors, from $500 to $7,000 annually. Additional scholarship opportunities for Judaic Studies minors.

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Events

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Welcome! You are about to embark upon a transformative journey.

Pursuing a bachelor's degree in Judaic Studies from Portland State University, you will learn how to navigate the complexity of our modern world by understanding its relationship with the past. 

We welcome students of all backgrounds who seek an intensive liberal arts experience. Our faculty offer close mentoring to support your success. Our partnerships provide opportunities for internships, study abroad and scholarships.

We offer:

What can I do with a Judaic Studies degree?

Graduates with a bachelor’s degree in Judaic Studies  go on to fulfilling professions in education, community and social services, the rabbinate and ministry, research, the arts, marketing, consulting, and law.

You will develop marketable skills perennially relevant in the future of work:

  • Critical thinking and problem-solving
  • Ability to communicate ideas clearly and compellingly 
  • Cultural intelligence and global perspective
  • Analytical acumen
  • Leadership and collaboration
  • Empathy

We would love for you to visit our downtown campus to connect with students and our faculty. Learn more about campus tours and how to take a virtual tour.

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