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JS 151 | Natural Environment and Judaism with RTM 151F | Wilderness Survival
An examination of teachings on the natural environment found in Jewish literature and oral teachings, with an emphasis on values and practices related to respect for natural life and environmental conservation. Students who take this course must also take the RTM 151F section linked to it. Arranged wilderness trips are required. Click here for a syllabus in PDF format. JS 200-OL (online) | Introduction to Judaism
An examination of the historical development of Judaism’s fundamental religious concepts and practices in their cultural and international setting. JS 300 | Humanities in Jewish Society: Ancient and Medieval
A study of ancient and medieval Jewish culture examining literature, art and architecture, law, music, philosophy and science. JS 390CS | Service Learning in the Jewish Community
Internship in Jewish schools, synagogues, social welfare, or political organizations. Faculty supervisor will assist students with placements. Fieldwork will be completed by academic study and written assignements. Instructor permission required - for more information, contact terry.hatkoff@csun.edu or call (818) 677-3007. JS 409 | History of the Jews in the Modern Era
A history of the Jewish people from the 17th century until the present. This course focuses on the changes in the traditional community due to the political modernization, modern anti-Semitism and Zionism, and the development of new gender roles and ethnicities. JS 499A-C | Independent Study
JS 699A or C | Independent Study
SOC 306 | Jewish Communal and Family Structure
The study of Jewish communal and family structure in an international context as a function of religious requirements and social circumstances. RS 101 | The Bible
This course provides a survey of the content and major themes of the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament), New Testament, and Apocryphal writings. RS 310 | Religion and Literature
This course focuses on narrative in the Hebrew Bible, later Jewish tradition and Christian sources, and in modern literature. RS 356 | Contemporary Religious Thought
Religious perspectives on the natural environment and the ecological crisis, with emphasis on contemporary Judaism, Christianity, and Islam RS 378 | American Jewish Experience
This course describes the experience of the Jewish religio-ethnic community in America with reference to its own historical background and development, and the relationship of the community to the general Americal culture and to other particular subcultures or ethnic groups. HIST 210 | History of the Jewish People
A study of the Jewish people from their beginnings in the ancient Near East to the establishment of the modern State of Israel. HIST 546 | The Holocaust and Genocide for Educators
This graduate course presents approaches to teaching the Holocasut and other genocides. Addresses California's mandated educational curriculum for the Social Sciences and Language Arts. Features distinguished guest speakers. ENGL 371 | Issues in Jewish-American Writing
An examination of Jewish writing in America as it affects the relationship between Jewish issues and themes and American culture. ENGL 495HOL | Holocaust and American Culture
This class will study the ways that the Holocasut became a central part of American culture. Innovative learning environment: includes video conferencing, interviews with Holocaust survivors, study of popular cultural artifacts. Optional follow-up: summer trip to Poland. HEB 102/102C | Elementary Hebrew and Conversation
Second semester of a beginning level Hebrew course focusing on basic vocabulary, grammar, reading and practice in the spoken language. | |