The Jewish Studies Program at San Diego State University is an interdisciplinary program serving the students of SDSU as well as the greater San Diego Community. The program offers a Major in Modern Jewish Studies and a Minor in Jewish Studies and is dedicated to teaching a broad range of topics related to Jewish history, religion and culture from the biblical through the modern period. Courses offered through the program are open to all SDSU students. In addition, the faculty is actively engaged in teaching to the broader San Diego community.
Contact Information
Jewish Studies Program
San Diego State University
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, CA 92182-8148
(619) 594-5327
jsprogram@projects.sdsu.edu
Jewish Studies Courses for Spring 2011
C LT 405- The Bible as Literature
Prose and poetry of the King James Version
P. Kuhlken T 7:00-9:40 pm
Hist 440- Holocaust (3 sections)
German campaign to eliminate Jews during World War II. Anti-Semitic background, both Christian and racial; rise of Adolf Hitler and implementation of “the Final Solution”; responses by Jews and non-Jews in the Western world.
O. Meyers TTh 12:30-1:45 pm
J. Hay TTh 2:00-3:15 pm
J. Hay W 4:00-6:40 pm
Hist 474- Middle East Since 1500
Middle Eastern history since 1500 C.E.; Islamic empires, European colonialism, nationalism, and modernization.
F. Mahdavi-Izadi MWF 12:00-12:50 pm
European Studies/ Hist 527- The Holocaust in Feature Film
Depiction of the Nazi policy of destroying European Jewry and its impact on the perpetrators, bystanders, victims, and the post-war world in feature films.
L. Baron: activity TTh 6-9:40 PM
Hist 574- Arab-Israeli Relations
Arab-Israeli conflict and diplomacy over Palestine from perspectives of Zionism, Arab nationalism, and Great Power relations from nineteenth century to present
O. Meyers TTh 9:30-10:45 AM
Hebrew 100-Hebrew Alphabet
Study of Hebrew alphabet; practice with reading and comprehending whole texts (without vowels), as well as pronouncing. Intended for students of Hebrew 101 who have not previously studied the alphabet. May also be taken without Hebrew 101. Does not satisfy language requirement.
A.Shuster T 12:30-1:20 PM
Hebrew 101-Elementry Hebrew I
Beginning reading, writing, and conversational skills. Essentials of grammar. First course in Hebrew, intended for those without prior knowledge of Hebrew. Students who speak some Hebrew should consult with faculty for correct placement before classes begin. Not open to students who have completed three years of high school Hebrew unless the third course was completed five or more years ago
A.Shuster TTh 9:30-10:45 AM
Hebrew 102-Elementry Hebrew II
Continuation of Hebrew 101. Not open to students who have completed four years of high school Hebrew unless the fourth course was completed five or more years ago.
A.Shuster TTh 11:00-12:15
JS 130- The Jewish Heritage
Hebraic and Jewish influences on the arts, literature, philosophy, and religion of Western civilization.
Y. Strom M 7:00-9:40 pm
JS 495-Jewish Studies Internship
Internship with local Jewish service agencies and non-profit organizations. Work to be done under direction of activity supervisor and SDSU instructor. Written project report and internship conferences required every other week with SDSU faculty adviser. Maximum credit six units.
L.Baron
Rel S 100-Exploring the Bible
Basic content and themes of the Hebrew Bible and New Testament using methods of contemporary biblical studies. Attention to ancient Near Eastern and Greco-Roman cultural settings as well as the impact of the Bible on contemporary culture.|
B. Kirkegaard MWF 9:00-9:50 am, MWF 10:00-10:50 AM
S. Meltzer TTh 8:00-9:15 AM
Y. Shabatay TTh 9:30-10:45AM, TTh 11:00 AM-12:15 PM
P. Kuhlken TTh 11:00 AM-12:15 PM
Rel S 320-Judaism
Jewish history, culture, theory, and practice. Biblical roots of modern Jewish beliefs, basic movements within modern Judaism; Jewish calendar and Jewish life cycle as seen in Hebrew Bible, short stories, and films.
S. Meltzer TTh 9:30-10:45 AM
Rel S 330-ABR Faiths: Shared Stories
Theological, textual, and political relations among Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Shared religious practices and stories such as creation, sacrifice, theories of evil and salvation, prophecy and Messianic expectations. Contemporary issues regarding gender, fundamentalism, and rise of nationalism
K. Mohammed TTh 9:30-10:45 AM
Rel S 581-Religon and Music
Advanced systematic study of a theme or motif selected from major religious traditions. May be repeated with new content. See Class Schedule for specific content. Maximum credit six units.
Y. Strom M 4:00-6:00 PM